Scotland
Meall Garbh
704M
2309FT
About Meall Garbh
Rising above the remote Clashgour farm, this 'Rough Hill' sits in the shadow of its Munro neighbours in the Black Mount. The terrain lives up to its name, offering a rugged, pathless ascent that rewards walkers with a focused perspective on the dramatic Aonach Eagach ridge of Stob Ghabhar and the Rannoch Moor wastes.
Key Statistics
Rank
121st Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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59m
Nearest Town
Clashgour
Geology
Meall Garbh is built from granite and speckled crystalline rocks. These formed from molten magma cooling deep underground and within narrow cracks in the landscape.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN196480
Latitude
56.5898°N
Longitude
4.9390°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic Meall Garbh, which translates as 'rough rounded hill,' a description that accurately reflects the broken, heathery ground found across its slopes.
- •It is most commonly encountered as part of a long approach from the bridge at Clashgour, often serving as a quieter objective for those exploring the remote upper reaches of the River Ba.
- •The summit provides an exceptional vantage point for studying the complex topography of the Black Mount, specifically the steep northern corries of Stob a' Choire Odhair and the sprawling, water-logged expanse of Rannoch Moor to the east.
- •With over a dozen hills in the Highlands sharing the exact same name, this particular Meall Garbh distinguishes itself by being far enough from the main roads to ensure you will likely have the summit to yourself.