Scotland
Meall Reamhar
647M
2121FT
About Meall Reamhar
Rising above the Spittal of Glenshee, this 646-metre Tump offers a rounded, heathery profile characteristic of the southern Mounth. Often overlooked for the nearby Munros, its summit provides an excellent vantage point looking deep into Gleann Beag and across to the craggy eastern face of Glas Maol.
Key Statistics
Rank
167th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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46m
Nearest Town
Spittal of Glenshee
Geology
You are walking on mudstones and sandstones transformed by intense heat and pressure. These slopes also feature layers of crystalline limestone and hardened volcanic rock.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN993759
Latitude
56.8642°N
Longitude
3.6519°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Meall Reamhar is Scottish Gaelic for 'fat hill' or 'thick, rounded hill,' a common descriptive term used throughout the Highlands for summits that possess a bulky, broad silhouette rather than a defined peak.
- •The hill is most easily approached from the south near the Spittal of Glenshee, following the estate tracks that service the lower slopes of the Rhiedorrach forest.
- •From the summit, walkers gain an bird's-eye view of the 'Devil’s Elbow,' the infamous double hairpin bend on the old road towards the Cairnwell Pass, which has since been bypassed by the modern A93.
- •The surrounding moorland is a reliable spot for sighting mountain hares; they are particularly easy to spot in late spring when their white winter coats haven't yet fully transitioned to match the brown heather.
- •While its name translates to 'fat hill,' the steep pull from the floor of the glen ensures that any 'fat' involved in the excursion belongs strictly to the geography and not the walker.