Scotland
Meall Mor
721M
2365FT
About Meall Mor
Rising above the gorge at Monessie, this broad, heather-clad summit offers a rugged ascent away from the crowded Munros of the nearby Grey Corries. Its position provides a commanding perspective over the Lairig Leacach and the waters of Loch Treig, making it a rewarding objective for those seeking solitude.
Key Statistics
Rank
112th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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144m
Nearest Town
Monessie
Geology
The ground beneath your feet consists of Eilde Flags, a hardened sandstone containing layers of glittering mineral flakes.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN280705
Latitude
56.7947°N
Longitude
4.8170°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, where 'Meall' refers to a lumpy or rounded hill and 'Mòr' means large; it is a literal description that fits this bulky mass well when viewed from the Glen Spean road.
- •The summit offers an exceptional, close-quarter view of the Great Grey Ridge of the Grey Corries to the west, specifically the sharp profile of Stob Choire Claurigh.
- •Walkers often approach from the north near Monessie, crossing the River Spean before tackling the steep, pathless northern slopes that lead to the expansive summit plateau.
- •The hill overlooks a dramatic section of the West Highland Line as it winds through the Monessie Gorge, where the tracks are forced to hug the steep hillsides directly above the river.
- •Given there are dozens of hills named Meall Mòr across the Highlands, reaching the top provides the satisfaction of bagging a summit, even if it occasionally requires a map check to confirm which 'Big Hill' you have actually climbed.