Scotland
Meall nan Ruadhag
702M
2302FT
About Meall nan Ruadhag
Rising above Whitebridge in the Monadhliath, this heathery Tump offers a quiet alternative to the busier Great Glen peaks. Standing at 701 metres, it provides a sprawling perspective over the upper River Foyers and the high plateau. Expect rough ground, peat hags, and the deep isolation characteristic of these rolling northern uplands.
Key Statistics
Rank
183rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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59m
Nearest Town
Whitebridge
Geology
You’re hiking over ancient layers of hardened mud and sand. These are mixed with tough quartz and thin bands of fine-grained volcanic rock.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH526066
Latitude
57.1273°N
Longitude
4.4356°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Scottish Gaelic in origin, where 'Meall' signifies a rounded hill and 'Ruadhag' refers to the 'little reddish one'. This likely describes the seasonal colour of the deer grass or the presence of roe deer on its slopes.
- •The summit offers a specific, earned view to the west across the Great Glen towards the pointed peak of Meall Fuar-mhonaidh, while the high, wind-swept plateau of the Monadhliath stretches away to the south.
- •Despite its proximity to the Stronelairg wind farm, the hill retains a wild character, often serving as a sanctuary for golden plovers and red grouse during the nesting season.
- •In these parts of the Monadhliath, the term 'undulating terrain' is often local shorthand for a relentless series of peat hags designed to test your patience and the integrity of your gaiters.