Meall Tarsuinn

About Meall Tarsuinn

Rising as a significant high point on the Black Mount ridge, this stony summit bridges the gap between the peaks of Stob Ghabhar and Stob a’ Choire Odhair. It offers a rugged, high-altitude experience with commanding views over desolate Rannoch Moor and the dramatic, craggy profile of the Upper Couloir.

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• •Derived from the Scottish Gaelic for 'cross-hill' or 'transverse hill,' the name reflects its position as a connecting mass that sits perpendicular to the main grain of the surrounding ridges.
• •Most walkers reach this summit while traversing the high ground between Victoria Bridge and Glen Etive. The terrain is characterized by shattered quartzite and can be challenging to navigate if the cloud drops, typical of the high Argyll plateaus.
• •The summit provides a spectacular perspective of the 'other' Aonach Eagach—a narrow, rocky arête leading towards Stob Ghabhar that mimics the jagged profile of its more famous namesake across the glen in Glencoe.
• •Looking east from the cairn, the vast, watery expanse of Rannoch Moor stretches toward the horizon, while the distinctive, isolated peak of Schiehallion is often visible on the far eastern skyline.
• •It is a classic 'bonus' summit; while it lacks the fame of its immediate neighbours, the rough, boulder-strewn terrain ensures your boots will feel every bit of its 876-metre elevation by the time you descend.