Scotland
Meall Dubh
837M
2746FT
About Meall Dubh
Rising above the eastern shores of Loch Lochy near Invergloy, this substantial Hump offers a quieter alternative to the busier Great Glen peaks. Its broad, heathery slopes lead to a summit with clear sightlines across to the distinctive pointed profile of Ben Tee and the distant, rugged ridges of the Grey Corries.
Key Statistics
Rank
101st Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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131m
Nearest Town
Invergloy
Geology
The ground beneath you is the Tarvie Psammite, an ancient sandstone that was transformed into hard, durable rock by heat and pressure.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN229931
Latitude
56.9955°N
Longitude
4.9162°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Meall Dubh translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Black Rounded Hill,' a description that reflects its bulky, heathery profile when viewed from the Great Glen below.
- •The summit serves as an excellent vantage point for surveying the Great Glen Fault, the massive geological rift that physically divides the Northwest Highlands from the Grampian Mountains.
- •Walkers often approach the hill from the forest tracks at Clunes or Invergloy, passing through commercial forestry before emerging onto the open, peat-heavy moorland that defines the upper slopes.
- •Despite being named 'Black Hill,' the most prominent colour you are likely to encounter is the deep, unforgiving brown of the extensive peat hags that guard the summit plateau.