Scotland
Meall nan Aighean
697M
2285FT
About Meall nan Aighean
Rising above the western side of Glen Tilt, this heathery summit offers a quieter perspective on the Atholl landscape. Though overshadowed by the great massif of Beinn a’ Ghlo across the valley, it provides an excellent, uncrowded vantage point over the Tilt’s deep trench and the sprawling Cairngorm plateaus further north.
Key Statistics
Rank
75th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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100.7
Nearest Town
Klibreck
Geology
The ground beneath you consists of sandstones and mudstones that partially melted under intense heat. These hardened, transformed rocks form the sturdy foundation of the Loch Coire Formation.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NC681288
Latitude
58.2287°N
Longitude
4.2475°W
Did You Know?
- •Derived from the Scottish Gaelic for 'Hill of the Hinds' or 'Hill of the Heifers,' the name points to the peak's historical use as summer grazing for deer or cattle.
- •The summit offers a commanding view across the deep cleft of Glen Tilt toward the three distinct peaks of Beinn a' Ghlo: Carn Liath, Braigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain, and Carn nan Gabhar.
- •Most walkers reach the top by following the old stalking tracks from the Bridge of Tilt, often combining it with the nearby Beinn a’ Ghualluinn for a wide, heathery loop.
- •It is an ideal spot for those who enjoy the Atholl scenery but prefer to observe the crowds on the neighbouring Munros from a safe, quiet distance.