Cir Mhor Terrain Block

Rising as an incredible, tiered bastion of granite from the heart of northern Arran, Cir Mhor—the 'Great Crest' or 'Large Peak'—is a mountain of exceptional geometry and extraordinary character. Often called the 'Matterhorn of Arran', its sharp, rocky silhouette is a high bridge between the sea-lochs of the west and the raw, uncompromised power of the high mountains. The mountain is defined by its massive, glaciated granite buttresses and sharp, rocky summit ridge which rises as a high bridge between the watery reaches of the south and the raw, uncompromised power of the Arran giants. From its airy summit, the view stretches across the flickering reaches of the FIRTH of CLYDE to the distant, serrated horizon of the Irish coast. It is a place of raw, uncompromised beauty, standing as a sentinel over the heart of the island.

About Cir Mhor

True to its name—the 'Great Crest'—this peak served as a vital landmark for centuries, its ridges used by the Norse and later the clans for navigation and defense. Historically, it was part of the vast hunting grounds of the Hamilton family, its ridges serving as vital lookouts over the strategic sea-lanes. Geologically, it is part of the Arran Granite Complex, its forms created by a massive volcanic intrusion over 60 million years ago, subsequently carved into the world-class climbing terrain found today. It remains a witness to the enduring traditions of exploration that define the Isle of Arran, offering a quiet, uncompromised encounter with the wild spirit of the islands.

Landscape features

• Arran's 'Matterhorn' peak
• Dramatic granite architecture
• Views over the Firth of Clyde
• Great Crest heritage names
• Arran Granite Complex geology

Elevation: 798 metres.

Your Cir Mhor Terrain Block

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