Scotland
Meall nan Each
490M
1608FT
About Meall nan Each
Overlooking the northern shores of Loch Sunart, this rugged Marilyn offers a classic West Highland experience of heather and rock. Rising above the village of Laga, the ascent reveals an expanding panorama of the Sound of Mull, eventually reaching a summit trig pillar that commands exceptional views across the jagged coastlines of the western seaboard.
Key Statistics
Rank
142nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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214m
Nearest Town
Laga
Geology
You are walking over layers of hardened mudstone and sandstone, which have been pierced by a tough core of volcanic rock.
Nearby Fells
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OS Grid Reference
NM632643
Latitude
56.7102°N
Longitude
5.8705°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Meall nan Each, meaning 'Hill of the Horses', a reference to the historical use of these slopes for grazing hardy Highland ponies.
- •From the summit trig pillar, the view south looks directly down the length of Loch Sunart, while the northern horizon is punctuated by the jagged peaks of the Cuillin on Skye and the distinct profile of Rùm.
- •The hill is located within the Sunart area, famous for its rare temperate rainforest; the lower slopes of Meall nan Each are home to ancient Atlantic oak and hazel woods that are among the best-preserved in Europe.
- •While the 490-metre height might seem modest, the terrain provides a genuine Ardnamurchan workout, where 'dry ground' is usually a temporary phenomenon between peat hags.