Scotland
Meall nan Uan
545M
1788FT
About Meall nan Uan
Rising above the isolated moors of central Sutherland, this heathery hill acts as a rugged gateway to the higher peaks of the Ben Klibreck massif. Its slopes overlook the remote Loch nan Uan, offering a true sense of the vast, watery wilderness that defines the northern Highlands.
Key Statistics
Rank
185th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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21
Nearest Town
Glenkinglass Lodge
Geology
You are walking over the Eilde Flags, a layer of sparkly, sandy rock. These glittery minerals give the ground a unique, shimmering texture as you climb.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN188365
Latitude
56.4857°N
Longitude
4.9428°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Meall nan Uan', which translates as 'Hill of the Lambs', suggesting its historical use as summer grazing land for younger livestock.
- •Situated in the heart of Sutherland, the hill provides an exceptional vantage point over the Flow Country, a vast expanse of blanket bog that represents one of the most intact and significant ecosystems of its kind in the world.
- •From the summit, walkers are treated to a clear view of the distinctive profile of Ben Hope to the north-west, standing in isolation against the Sutherland horizon.
- •Despite the name, the summit is more likely to be inhabited by golden plover and red deer than sheep, as the ground between the road and the ridge is notoriously boggy even by northern Highland standards.