Scotland
Meall nan Damh
723M
2373FT
About Meall nan Damh
Rising above the head of Loch Shiel near Drumsallie, this Graham offers a rugged ascent through steep, grassy terrain. Though often overlooked for the higher peaks of the Streap range, its summit provides an earned, intimate vantage point over the Glenfinnan Monument and the winding waters of the loch below.
Key Statistics
Rank
41st Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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344m
Nearest Town
Drumsallie
Geology
You’re walking on a mix of hardened sandstone, streaky granite, and banded, clay-rich rocks. This durable foundation forms the mountain’s rugged and steep terrain.
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM919744
Latitude
56.8153°N
Longitude
5.4103°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Scottish Gaelic for 'Hill of the Stags', a reflection of the red deer that frequent the rugged corries and lower slopes of the Moidart and Ardgour hills.
- •Its position at the head of Loch Shiel provides a unique perspective on the Glenfinnan Viaduct to the east and the jagged profile of the Rum Cuillin visible over the sea to the west.
- •Walkers usually approach from the south via the Callop River, often combining the ascent with Meall an t-Slamain to the west to make the most of the rough, trackless terrain.
- •While it lacks the stature of the neighboring Munros, its classification as a Marilyn—a hill with at least 150m of prominence—guarantees it stands proudly independent of the surrounding ridges.
- •Given the name, one might expect a majestic stag at the cairn; more often, the only thing you’ll encounter is the realization that four-legged deer are much better suited to these steep gradients than two-legged hikers.