Scotland
Meall Mor
738M
2421FT
About Meall Mor
Rising above the straths of Easter Ross, this substantial Graham is often bypassed for its neighbor, Ben Wyvis. It offers a quieter, heathery alternative with expansive views over the Cromarty Firth and the Black Isle. The terrain is typical of the region: broad, rounded, and occasionally peat-heavy underfoot.
Key Statistics
Rank
49th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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263m
Nearest Town
Braeantra
Geology
Meall Mor is built from the Tarvie Psammite Formation, a tough rock created from layers of ancient compressed sand.
Nearby Fells
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OS Grid Reference
NH515745
Latitude
57.7362°N
Longitude
4.4955°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Meall Mòr', which translates simply as 'large rounded hill' or 'big lump', an accurate description of its bulky, non-distinctive profile.
- •The summit provides a unique perspective on the massive eastern corries of Ben Wyvis, while to the north, the remote peaks of the Dirrie More and the Fannichs are visible on clear days.
- •It is separated from the main Ben Wyvis massif by the Bealach nan Cuilean, a pass that ensures its classification as a Graham by providing the necessary 150 metres of prominence.
- •Despite being named 'Big Hill', the summit can feel rather small when standing in the literal shadow of the neighbouring 1,046m Glas Leathad Mòr.