Scotland
Meall a' Bhealaich
781M
2563FT
About Meall a' Bhealaich
Rising above the remote glens north of Glen Shiel, this substantial Tump occupies a wild stretch of high ground in the Kintail forest. It offers a quieter alternative to the neighbouring Munros, providing rugged, pathless terrain and a commanding perspective over the deep trough of Glen Elchaig and the surrounding peaks.
Key Statistics
Rank
91st Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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64m
Nearest Town
Innis a' Chrotha
Geology
You are walking on Morar Group rocks, a sturdy mix of ancient, hardened sandstones and silty layers that were transformed by heat and pressure deep underground.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH012210
Latitude
57.2368°N
Longitude
5.2951°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Hill of the Pass,' likely referring to its position overlooking the high crossings between Glen Shiel and the remote glens to the north, such as Glen Elchaig.
- •From the summit, the view south is dominated by the jagged skyline of the Five Sisters of Kintail, while the massive, craggy eastern face of Beinn Fhada sits directly to the west across the Bealach na Sgairne.
- •While often overlooked in favour of the nearby Munros, the hill provides a vital navigational handrail for walkers traversing the high ground between the Falls of Glomach and the Shiel Bridge area.
- •True to its name, most hillwalkers treat this summit exactly as a pass—a place to be moved through quickly on the way to more prestigious peaks, leaving the summit cairn for those who value solitude over height.