Scotland
Meall Reamhar
671M
2201FT
About Meall Reamhar
Tucked away north of Lochearnhead, this rounded, heather-clad summit offers a quieter alternative to the nearby Munros. Rising between Glen Ogle and Glen Ample, its broad slopes require a steady pull from the valley floor. The reward is a clear, uncluttered perspective of Ben More and the sprawling waters of Loch Earn.
Key Statistics
Rank
194th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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100m
Nearest Town
Lochearnhead
Geology
You are walking on the Ben Lui Schist, a sparkling rock formed from ancient mud. Look closely for the tiny red garnets embedded in the surface.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN569247
Latitude
56.3931°N
Longitude
4.3189°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Meall Reamhar is Gaelic for 'Fat Hill' or 'Thick Hill,' a literal description of its bulky, rounded profile that stands in contrast to the sharper ridges found elsewhere in the Breadalbane range.
- •It is most often visited as part of a longer ridge walk connecting to the higher neighbouring peak, Meall an t-Seallaidh, which sits just over two kilometres to the southwest.
- •The summit provides an exceptional vantage point for viewing the 'Crianlarich Giants' to the west, offering a particularly sharp profile of the twin peaks of Ben More and Stob Binnein.
- •The approach from Lochearnhead typically follows the route of the old Callander and Oban Railway, now a cycle path, providing an easy start before the pathless ascent through the heather begins.
- •While its name translates to 'Fat Hill,' the steep and often boggy trudge required to reach the summit is likely to make any walker feel significantly leaner by the time they arrive.