Meall Reamhar

Rising above the quiet hamlet of Cragganfearn in Perthshire, this rounded, heather-clad moorland peak offers a straightforward ascent through forestry tracks and open hillside. Though modest in height, its position provides a clear perspective across the lush greenery of Strath Ardle toward the more rugged silhouettes of the southern Grampians.

• •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Meall Reamhar,' which translates literally as 'thick' or 'fat hill,' a fitting description for its bulky, rounded profile common to the moorlands of eastern Perthshire.
• •To the south and east, the hill overlooks the historic Strath Ardle; the nearby Cateran Trail follows the lower glens here, tracing the ancient routes once used by medieval cattle rustlers.
• •On a clear day, the summit offers an excellent vantage point to view the distinct, sprawling mass of the Beinn a' Ghlo range to the north-west, providing a sharp contrast to this hill's gentler slopes.
• •It is a refreshing piece of Gaelic honesty that the locals named it the 'Fat Hill' rather than attempting to imbue such a stout, dependable moorland lump with unearned majesty.