Scotland
Meall Dearg
644M
2113FT
About Meall Dearg
Rising above the quiet reaches of Glen Artney, this rounded Perthshire summit offers a straightforward but rewarding climb. Often overlooked in favour of nearby Corbetts, its heathery slopes provide an excellent vantage point for surveying the rugged Ben Vorlich and Stùc a' Chroin massif across the valley.
Key Statistics
Rank
86th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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131.7
Nearest Town
Annat
Geology
You are walking on the Applecross Formation, a type of sandstone filled with small pebbles and gravel.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NG935515
Latitude
57.5065°N
Longitude
5.4485°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for 'Red Hill', a common descriptive title across the Highlands usually referring to the colour of the granite scree or the deep autumn heather that covers its flanks.
- •It is most frequently ascended from the head of Glen Artney near Comrie, often as part of a larger circuit that includes its slightly higher neighbour, Beinn Dearg.
- •The summit offers a specific, far-reaching view south across the Water of Ruchill towards the distant, undulating profile of the Ochil Hills.
- •At 644 metres, the hill suffers from a classic case of Scottish 'near-miss' syndrome; it sits just six metres short of the 650-metre threshold required to be classified as a Graham.