Scotland
Meall Tarsuinn
659M
2161FT
About Meall Tarsuinn
Tucked away in the rugged landscape north of Loch Arkaig, this remote Hump rises between Glen Kingie and Glen Dessarry. Reaching 658 metres, it offers a quieter alternative to the neighbouring Munros. Expect rough, pathless ground typical of the Lochaber backcountry, rewarding those who make the long approach from Garrygualach.
Key Statistics
Rank
208th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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101m
Nearest Town
Garrygualach
Geology
You are walking on the Tarvie Psammite Formation. This durable rock was formed from ancient layers of sand that compressed into the solid foundation beneath your feet.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN168960
Latitude
57.0188°N
Longitude
5.0187°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, where 'Meall' translates to a rounded hill and 'Tarsuinn' means 'transverse' or 'crosswise', likely referring to how the ridge sits at an angle to the main glens of Kingie and Dessarry.
- •The summit provides a focused, close-up perspective of the massive southern face of Sgùrr Mòr and lookouts over the winding River Kingie in the valley floor below.
- •This hill sits within the 'Rough Bounds', an area historically noted for its difficult terrain; the approach through Glen Dessarry follows an old route once used by cattle drovers heading toward eastern markets.
- •Given the long trek from the end of the Loch Arkaig road, you are statistically more likely to encounter a red deer on these slopes than a fellow walker.