Cìr Mhòr
Cìr Mhòr is a jagged and pointed Corbett on the Isle of Arran, its most distinctive feature being the Rosa Pinnacle on its south face.
Cìr Mhòr
| Height | 798m |
| Prominence | 177m |
| Meaning | big comb |
| Lists | Corbetts (C162) |
| Location | Isle of Arran, Argyll and Kintyre |
| Grid Ref | NR972431 |
| Lat/Lon | 55.63913, -5.22252 |
Standing above the heads of Glen Sannox and Glen Rosa on the Isle of Arran, Cìr Mhòr is an impressive Corbett peak. This rocky little mountain has cliffs north and south of its summit, the Rosa Pinnacle on its south face is most imposing.
With having Corbett peaks on all the ridges leading from Cìr Mhòr, this peak is most likely to be bagged on a hillwalk that also takes in other summits. A traverse of the ridges east of Glen Sannox and Glen Rosa is a fine outing as is the Glen Rosa Horseshoe, both of these have some fine rock-scrambling options. For the hillwalker or runner, the west facing slope is fine, but the east face which travels to the Saddle below Goatfell will require a bit of scrambling or a detour altogether !
Routes up Cìr Mhòr
Glen Rosa Horseshoe | |
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Hillwalking route above Glen Rosa on Arran, a circuit of Corbetts Caisteal Abhail, Beinn Tarsuinn, Cir Mhor and Goatfell with some granite scrambling. Peaks : 4 Corbetts
Ascent : 2200m (7220ft) Distance : 21km (13m) Time : 9hr* | |
Nearby hills and mountains
* Times shown are estimates – see timing notes on the disclaimer page for more information.
