Scotland
Meall an Laoigh
548M
1797FT
About Meall an Laoigh
Rising above the quiet reaches of Glen Artney, this rounded moorland summit offers a peaceful escape from the busier Trossachs. Its heathery slopes and peat hags lead to a trig-topped crest, providing a front-row seat to the dramatic southern faces of Ben Vorlich and Stùc a' Chroin across the glen.
Key Statistics
Rank
183rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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28.8
Nearest Town
Clashgour
Geology
The ground here is the Eilde Flags Formation, a hard and sandy rock. It is filled with tiny, shiny flakes of a mineral called mica.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN241379
Latitude
56.5008°N
Longitude
4.8579°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic Meall an Laoigh, meaning 'Hill of the Calf'. This likely refers to its historical use as summer grazing for young cattle, sheltered from the harsher weather of the higher peaks to the north.
- •The hill is situated within the Forest of Glen Artney, a historic royal hunting ground where Scottish monarchs, including James IV, famously hunted red deer.
- •It is frequently climbed as part of a longer circuit including its higher neighbour, the Corbett Ben Our. The two are linked by a high, often boggy col that demands stout boots and a bit of patience.
- •The summit offers a clear, unobstructed perspective of the Highland Boundary Fault, where the lowlands of the south meet the rugged edge of the Grampian Mountains.
- •Despite the name suggesting a gentle young animal, the terrain is a classic Scottish mixture of deep heather and 'black' hags, ensuring the ascent feels somewhat more taxing than the modest elevation suggests.