Scotland
Meallan Odhar
702M
2304FT
About Meallan Odhar
Rising above the Great Glen near North Laggan, this rounded, heathery Tump provides a quiet alternative to the busier neighbouring massifs. Its broad summit offers a commanding perspective over the Caledonian Canal and Loch Oich, with the distant, jagged profiles of the Knoydart peaks lining the western horizon.
Key Statistics
Rank
182nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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35m
Nearest Town
North Laggan
Geology
You are walking over a mix of tough, ancient sandstone and a unique blend of dark and light igneous rocks formed deep underground.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN355962
Latitude
57.0276°N
Longitude
4.7106°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Meallan Odhar, meaning 'Little Dun Hill' or 'Little Pale Hill,' describing the muted, earthy colours of the grasses and heather found on its slopes.
- •Its position directly above the Laggan Locks makes it an excellent vantage point for viewing the passage of boats along the Caledonian Canal far below.
- •The summit offers a clear, earned view of the massive Grey Corries and the Ben Nevis range to the south, providing a sense of scale for the Great Glen's geography.
- •Calling a 702-metre peak a 'little hill' is a classic piece of Highland understatement that feels significantly less accurate halfway up the steep ascent from the glen floor.