Scotland
Meall an Laoigh West Top
520M
1705FT
About Meall an Laoigh West Top
Set within the rolling heather moorlands of Perthshire near Amulree, this quiet summit offers a classic Southern Highlands walking experience. It provides a straightforward but pathless climb through thick heather, rewarding visitors with expansive views over the quiet waters of Loch Freuchie and the dramatic Sma' Glen to the south.
Key Statistics
Rank
188th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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22.7
Nearest Town
Clashgour
Geology
Beneath you lies shiny, layered sandstone cut by narrow veins of hardened volcanic rock. These durable materials create the solid foundation of this rugged hill.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN235375
Latitude
56.4967°N
Longitude
4.8685°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Meall an Laoigh,' meaning 'Hill of the Calf,' which historically refers to the practice of transhumance—moving young cattle to high summer pastures.
- •It sits in the heart of the Amulree hills, an upland area between Strathbraan and Glen Almond defined by wide plateaus, managed grouse moors, and a notable absence of waymarked trails.
- •From the summit, the view south looks directly into the Sma' Glen, a narrow and dramatic pass where the Highland Boundary Fault marks the transition from the Highlands to the Lowlands.
- •On a clear day, the distinctive, conical profile of Schiehallion is visible to the northwest, standing out against the more rounded profiles of the surrounding Perthshire ridges.
- •In the featureless, rolling expanse of these moors, identifying the 'West Top' from the rest of the main ridge is a task often best left to those with a GPS and a great deal of patience.