Scotland
Meall Daimh
684M
2244FT
About Meall Daimh
Rising above the northern shores of Loch Lyon, this rounded Perthshire summit offers a quieter alternative to the busier neighbouring peaks. Though often overlooked by those heading for the higher Corbetts, its position provides an excellent, unobstructed perspective south across the water toward the rugged skyline of the Mamlorn Forest.
Key Statistics
Rank
85th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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71
Nearest Town
Taagan
Geology
You are walking on the Applecross Formation, a rugged sandstone packed with small pebbles and gravel.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH021698
Latitude
57.6746°N
Longitude
5.3191°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic Meall Daimh, which translates as 'Hill of the Stag' or 'Hill of the Oxen,' reflecting the long history of deer stalking and cattle grazing in the surrounding glens.
- •It occupies a commanding position directly above the Lubreoch dam, serving as a lower-altitude viewpoint for the massive engineering project that expanded the Loch Lyon reservoir in the 1950s.
- •The summit provides an exceptional vantage point for studying the northern faces of Beinn Heasgarnich and Creag Mhòr, offering a sense of scale for the Mamlorn hills that is often lost when climbing them directly.
- •The 'Hill of the Stag' title implies a certain grace, though the reality of the approach usually involves a less-than-graceful struggle through some of Perthshire’s more stubborn heather.