Scotland
Meall Mor
694M
2277FT
About Meall Mor
Rising above the northern shores of Loch Mullardoch near Tomich, this substantial Tump offers a rugged, pathless experience in the heart of the Highlands. At nearly 700 metres, its broad heathery slopes provide a grandstand view across the water to the towering ridges of the Mullardoch Munros.
Key Statistics
Rank
109th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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51m
Nearest Town
Tomich
Geology
The ground beneath you is composed of crystalline, hardened sandstones and layered, mud-rich rocks that form the rugged foundation of this fell.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Meall Beag
Meallan na Ceardaich South Top
Doire Tana East Top
Meallan na Ceardaich South Top
Meallan na Ceardaich
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH249280
Latitude
57.3095°N
Longitude
4.9086°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Meall Mòr is derived from the Scottish Gaelic for 'big rounded hill,' an apt description of the bulky, heathery mass that dominates the skyline north of Glen Cannich.
- •From the summit cairn, the view south is dominated by the massive bulk of Sgùrr na Lapaich, while to the north, the remote and rarely visited corries of the Monar Forest are revealed.
- •The ascent from the road at Loch Mullardoch involves a steep pull through pathless heather, where the lack of a formal trail ensures a level of solitude rarely found on the more famous peaks nearby.
- •Its height of 694 metres makes it a significant obstacle in the landscape, yet it remains overshadowed by its neighbours, which may be why the name 'Big Hill' feels like a touch of local optimism given the surrounding giants.