Sron Dha Mhurchaidh is a 935-metre hill in the Grampian Mountains of the Scottish Highlands, in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, in the United Kingdom. It sits within the broad mountain chain of the Northwest European Highlands and the British Isles, and it is one of the named peaks of this part of the Highlands.
By elevation, it ranks as the 321st highest of 2,944 named peaks in the Grampian Mountains. The hill lies in a high, open mountain landscape where neighbouring summits rise close by, including Ben Lawers to the north-east. The surrounding terrain is typical of the Scottish uplands, with exposed slopes, rough ground and changeable weather.
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Sron Dha Mhurchaidh is in the Grampian Mountains, within the wider Scottish Highlands of Scotland in the United Kingdom. Administratively it lies in Perth and Kinross. At 935 m, it is a substantial hill rather than a minor rise, and its position among higher neighbours gives it a clearly upland setting. The landscape around it is open mountain country, shaped by ridges, slopes and broad high ground rather than woodland or settlement.
Within the Grampians it ranks 321st by elevation among 2,944 named peaks. That places it well below the highest summits of the range, but still in a part of the Highlands where many hills exceed 1,000 m. The area is remote enough for a hill walk to feel exposed, with weather and visibility often more important than distance alone.
The nearest higher and notable nearby hills show how Sron Dha Mhurchaidh sits among a cluster of major summits. Ben Lawers is only 2.7 km to the north-east, while Meall Garbh lies 4.8 km to the north-east. Farther out are Schiehallion to the north-east and Beinn Heasgarnich and Beinn a' Chreachain to the west.
Compared with these hills, Sron Dha Mhurchaidh is lower than the main nearby summits, but it still belongs to the same high mountain environment and sits close to some of the best-known peaks in the district.
From the summit, the main high points within 25 km are part of the same central Highland skyline. To the north-east are Ben Lawers and Meall Garbh, both close enough to dominate the local view. Also within range are Schiehallion to the north-east, Beinn Heasgarnich and Beinn a' Chreachain to the west, and Ben More to the south-west.
These peaks give a good sense of the hill’s setting among larger neighbours. The highest mountain in the wider area is Ben Nevis, 54 km to the north-west, but it lies beyond the 25 km circle used for the nearest summit list.
Sron Dha Mhurchaidh belongs to the Grampian Mountains, a major mountain range in the Scottish Highlands. The highest peak in the range is Ben Nevis, 1,345 m, about 54 km to the north-west of Sron Dha Mhurchaidh. The Grampians contain 2,944 named peaks, and Sron Dha Mhurchaidh ranks 321st by elevation among them.
The range spans the United Kingdom, and in this part of it the hills are high, rugged and widely spaced. Sron Dha Mhurchaidh sits in the upper middle of the range’s height table rather than among the very highest summits, but it is still part of a substantial mountain system with many prominent neighbours.
Climate figures here are estimates from NASA POWER climate data for 2001–2020, adjusted to summit height. The summit’s warmest month is about July, with a mean temperature of about 9 °C, and the coldest is about February, at about -1 °C. Mean temperatures are above freezing from April through November, so the hill can feel wintry for much of the year.
Annual precipitation in the surrounding area is about 1,550 mm. The wettest month is about January with 155 mm, and the driest is about April with 85 mm. In practice this means frequent damp ground, cloud and wind, with snow and ice possible in the colder months.
The most practical period for a visit is usually from late spring to early autumn, when temperatures are more likely to stay above freezing and the hill is less likely to hold snow or ice. On this summit, the months with mean temperatures above freezing are April to November, but conditions can still be cold, wet and windy even in summer.
For a straightforward outing, the warmer months are generally the easiest time to plan a walk, especially when daylight is longer and the ground is less likely to be frozen. Even then, the weather in the Scottish Highlands can change quickly, so a flexible plan is sensible.
The hill lies in a classic Scottish Highland setting of open upland slopes, rough grass, heather and bare ground, with vegetation becoming thinner as height increases. In this kind of terrain, walkers often see a landscape shaped by wind, rain and winter frost rather than dense tree cover. The higher ground can feel exposed, especially on ridges and summits.
Typical wildlife in the region includes upland birds and hardy mammals adapted to cool, wet conditions. In the Scottish Highlands, the main concerns for walkers are usually weather, slippery ground and poor visibility rather than technical terrain.
A walk to Sron Dha Mhurchaidh should be treated as a proper hill outing, even though it is not a very high mountain by Highland standards. Sturdy footwear is sensible for wet grass, mud and rough ground, and a windproof layer is useful because exposed summits in Perth and Kinross can feel much colder than the temperature suggests. In the warmer months, check for ticks after walking through grass.
Conditions can change quickly, so carry enough clothing for wind, rain and a drop in temperature. For mountain rescue in the United Kingdom, call 999 or 112, ask for Police, then Mountain Rescue. SMS to 999 is possible after registering in advance.
Sron Dha Mhurchaidh is 935 m high and ranks 321st among the 2,944 named peaks in the Grampian Mountains. Its nearest higher major neighbour is Ben Lawers, only 2.7 km to the north-east, which shows how closely packed the high hills are in this part of the Highlands. The highest peak in the range is Ben Nevis, 54 km to the north-west.
The hill is in Perth and Kinross, within Scotland, and forms part of the broad mountain chain of the Northwest European Highlands. It is one of many named summits in a region where height, weather and exposure matter more than distance from the nearest road.
How high is Sron Dha Mhurchaidh? It rises to 935 m.
Where is Sron Dha Mhurchaidh? It is in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, in the Grampian Mountains of the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
What are the nearest high hills? Ben Lawers is 2.7 km to the north-east, Meall Garbh is 4.8 km to the north-east, and Schiehallion is 17.7 km to the north-east.
What is the highest peak in the range? Ben Nevis is the highest peak in the Grampian Mountains, at 1,345 m, and it lies about 54 km to the north-west.
What is the weather like on the summit? July is the warmest month at about 9 °C, February the coldest at about -1 °C, and annual precipitation in the area is about 1,550 mm.
What should I know about mobile phone coverage? Coverage in the hills is patchy and depends on the operator. 112 reaches emergency services over any available network, and maps should be downloaded before setting out.
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