Scotland
Meall Tionail
712M
2336FT
About Meall Tionail
Rising above the remote upper reaches of Glen Ey, this rounded heather-clad Tump offers a quiet alternative to the popular nearby Munros. Reached from Inverey, its broad, wind-swept summit provides an expansive perspective over the southern Cairngorms, looking directly across the Dee toward the high peaks of the Macdui massif.
Key Statistics
Rank
144th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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54m
Nearest Town
Inverey
Geology
The path leads you across quartzite and hardened layers of silt and sand. These rocks form the rugged foundation of the hill beneath your feet.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NO012846
Latitude
56.9427°N
Longitude
3.6255°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Meall Tionail translates from Scottish Gaelic as the 'hill of gathering', likely referring to a historical site where livestock were mustered from the high summer grazings in Glen Ey.
- •It sits on the high watershed between Glen Ey and the Geldie Burn; the long approach from Inverey follows an old estate track past the ruins of Auchelie before becoming a pathless trek over peat hags and heather.
- •The summit provides an excellent vantage point to view the northern face of An Socach and the remote eastern corries of Beinn lutharn Mhòr.
- •As a Tump standing in the shadow of the Cairngorms' most famous Munros, it is a hill for those who prefer the company of red grouse and mountain hares to other hillwalkers.