Scotland
Meall a' Choire Ghlais
804M
2638FT
About Meall a' Choire Ghlais
Rising above the Inverlael forest, this 804m summit offers a quieter perspective on the sprawling Beinn Dearg massif. Often bypassed by those ticking off neighbouring Munros, its heathery slopes provide a secluded vantage point overlooking the deep trench of Gleann na Sguaib and the stony wilderness of the Ullapool hills.
Key Statistics
Rank
37th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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52m
Nearest Town
Inverlael
Geology
You are walking across ancient layers of hardened sandstone and mudstone. Look closely for tiny, hard garnet minerals embedded within the rugged stone.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH273859
Latitude
57.8295°N
Longitude
4.9093°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, with Meall a' Choire Ghlais translating as the 'hill of the grey corrie,' a reference to the rocky, scree-filled bowl of Coire Glas on its northern flank.
- •It occupies a central position in the Beinn Dearg group, serving as a high-altitude bridge between the popular peaks of Beinn Dearg and Eididh nan Clach Geala.
- •The summit offers a clear perspective on the 'Destitution Wall,' a long drystone dyke built during the 1840s potato famine that snakes across the neighbouring ridges.
- •Despite its respectable height, its lack of Munro or Corbett status means you are far more likely to share the summit with a ptarmigan than another hillwalker.