Scotland
Meall Daimheidh
539M
1768FT
About Meall Daimheidh
Rising to 539m above the Slochd, this rounded Highland hill offers a quiet escape from the nearby A9. The terrain is typical of the Monadhliath foothills, defined by thick heather and sprawling peat hags. From the broad summit, walkers earn an expansive perspective across Strathspey toward the northern corries of the Cairngorms.
Key Statistics
Rank
216th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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20
Nearest Town
Straloch
Geology
You are trekking across layers of compressed mudstones and lime-rich rocks. These were transformed by heat and pressure into the sturdy foundation beneath your boots.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NO022683
Latitude
56.7964°N
Longitude
3.6015°W
Did You Know?
- •The name originates from the Gaelic 'Meall Daimheidh', which translates as 'hill of the oxen', suggesting its history as summer grazing ground for cattle driven through the nearby mountain passes.
- •Its position provides a bird's-eye view of the Slochd Mhuic, the dramatic pass where the Highland Main Line railway and the A9 road are forced into a narrow corridor between the hills.
- •The hill is located close to the route of General Wade’s 18th-century military road, a reminder that this quiet moorland was once part of a strategic Highlands link to Inverness.
- •The terrain is a masterclass in Highland bog-hopping; a successful ascent usually involves several tactical detours to avoid disappearing knee-deep into the dark Monadhliath peat.