Scotland
Meallan Odhar
612M
2008FT
About Meallan Odhar
Situated just north of the Cluanie Inn, this rounded shoulder provides a rugged gateway to the high peaks of the North Shiel ridge. Its heather-clad slopes offer a manageable ascent, opening up striking views across the deep waters of Loch Cluanie toward the jagged skyline of the South Shiel Forest.
Key Statistics
Rank
134th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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129m
Nearest Town
Imladris
Geology
You are walking on layers of hardened sandstone and mudstone. These are joined by banded granite that once pushed into the surrounding rock.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH211173
Latitude
57.2114°N
Longitude
4.9630°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Meallan Odhar, which translates as 'the small dun-coloured hill', a reference to the muted brown grasses and mosses that dominate the slopes in winter and early spring.
- •While often treated as a mere stepping stone towards the Munro A' Chràlaig, the summit provides a unique vantage point to inspect the massive, craggy eastern corries of its higher neighbour.
- •From the top, walkers gain a clear, unobstructed sightline south-east across the glen to the steep, narrow profile of Creag a' Mhaim, the easternmost peak of the famed South Shiel ridge.
- •Its position directly above a major mountain pass makes it a popular choice for a quick leg-stretcher, though its proximity to the Cluanie Inn means the descent is often tackled with considerably more haste than the climb.