Scotland
Meall Copagach
651M
2136FT
About Meall Copagach
Tucked away north of the River Awe, this rugged 651m hill offers a wild, untracked experience typical of the Argyll hinterland. Its position provides a front-row seat to the staggering northern corries of the Ben Cruachan massif and the winding, sea-level stretches of Loch Etive and the lower Glen Kinglass.
Key Statistics
Rank
142nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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34m
Nearest Town
Inverawe
Geology
You are walking on hard, crystalline rocks formed from ancient magma that cooled slowly underground to create this rugged peak's foundation.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN055326
Latitude
56.4460°N
Longitude
5.1569°W
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from the Gaelic 'Meall Copagach', which translates as the 'rounded hill of the dockens', suggesting its slopes were once noted for an abundance of dock leaves or monk's rhubarb.
- •The summit serves as an exceptional vantage point for observing the granite architecture of Beinn Trilleachan and the steep, slabby hills that flank the northern reaches of Loch Etive.
- •The ascent from the south near Inverawe requires navigating the complex, often boggy terrain around the Allt an Inneir, making it a significantly more solitary undertaking than the popular Munros nearby.
- •From the top, walkers gain a rare perspective on the full vertical scale of Ben Cruachan's northern face, looking directly into the deep high bowl of Coire a' Bhachaill.
- •While it lacks a defined path, the terrain is a classic mix of rough Argyll moorland and occasional granite outcrops, requiring sound navigational skills in poor visibility.