Scotland
Maol Meadhonach NW Top
541M
1775FT
About Maol Meadhonach NW Top
Tucked into the rugged backcountry of Wester Ross, this subsidiary summit offers a wild, untracked experience. Part of the sprawling Maol Meadhonach ridge, it provides an exceptional vantage point over the Ullapool hills. The jagged spires of An Teallach dominate the northern skyline, while the deep waters of Loch Broom shimmer far below.
Key Statistics
Rank
372nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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21
Nearest Town
Glenfyne
Geology
You’re walking across an ancient underground magma chamber. This granite-like rock is filled with large, visible crystals that formed as the molten stone slowly cooled.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN242153
Latitude
56.2974°N
Longitude
4.8426°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic in origin, where 'Maol' refers to a rounded or bare hill and 'Meadhonach' means 'middle', likely describing its central position between the lower glens and the higher Fisherfield peaks.
- •Situated within the Letterewe Forest, the ground here is a rough mix of Torridonian sandstone and heather, requiring careful navigation through pathless terrain.
- •The summit offers an unobstructed view across the Strathbeg valley to the formidable ridge of An Teallach, specifically the steep cliffs of Glas Mheall Liath.
- •Being a subsidiary top in the 'Great Wilderness' means you are far more likely to encounter a herd of red deer than another walker.