Scotland
Meall Reamhar
844M
2770FT
About Meall Reamhar
Rising steeply above the head of Loch Katrine, this bulky Southern Highland peak offers a rugged, pathless ascent through the heart of the Trossachs. The broad, grassy summit provides a grandstand view of Ben Lomond and the jagged Arrochar Alps across the hidden depths of Glen Gyle and Balquhidder.
Key Statistics
Rank
52nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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97m
Nearest Town
Blaircreich
Geology
You are walking across the Ben Ledi Grit, a sturdy foundation of ancient, hardened sandstone and muddy rocks that forms this peak.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN424155
Latitude
56.3060°N
Longitude
4.5476°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Meall Reamhar translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'fat hill' or 'thick, rounded hill.' It is a common descriptive name in the Highlands, used here to accurately describe the mountain’s massive, broad-shouldered profile.
- •The most direct approach begins at Inverlochlarig, following the steep south-eastern slopes. This route avoids the boggy ground of the lower glens but requires a steady effort, as the incline remains relentless until the summit plateau is finally reached.
- •The summit cairn offers an exceptional perspective on the Crianlarich hills to the north, specifically the soaring twin peaks of Ben More and Stob Binnein, which appear particularly imposing from this southerly vantage point.
- •The naming of this peak as the 'Fat Hill' suggests that the early Gaelic cartographers occasionally valued blunt physical accuracy over the more romantic or poetic labels found elsewhere in the district.