Scotland
Meall nan Ruadhag
446M
1463FT
About Meall nan Ruadhag
Rising above the remote glens of Lochaber, this heathery Highland Hump offers a quiet, pathless ascent. Its rounded slopes provide a secluded perspective over the shimmering waters of Loch Garry, rewarding those who venture off the beaten track with views toward the rugged peaks of the South Glen Shiel forest.
Key Statistics
Rank
363rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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109m
Nearest Town
Faichem
Geology
As you climb, you're stepping on the Tarvie Psammite Formation, a rugged rock created from ancient, hardened layers of sand.
Nearby Fells
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OS Grid Reference
NN259989
Latitude
57.0489°N
Longitude
4.8701°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as the 'Hill of the Little Red Things', likely a reference to the presence of red deer hinds or the russet hue of the moorland grasses and bog myrtle during the autumn months.
- •Positioned south of Loch Garry, the summit serves as a fine vantage point for observing the sharp, pyramidal profile of Gairich and the vast, uninhabited terrain stretching toward the Knoydart frontier.
- •As a Hump, the hill features a drop of at least 100 metres on all sides, a distinction that makes the final pull to the summit feel more substantial than its modest 446-metre elevation might suggest.
- •The approach is notoriously boggy; walkers can expect a genuine Highland experience involving deep heather and the kind of saturated ground that makes a waterproof boot feel more like an optimistic suggestion than a guarantee.