Scotland
Meall Uamhaidh
526M
1726FT
About Meall Uamhaidh
Overlooking the jagged coastline of Wester Ross, this rugged peak sits in the wild territory between Poolewe and Fionn Loch. It is a quintessential Lewisian gneiss hill, offering an intricate landscape of rocky ribs and hidden pools with exceptional views towards the dramatic sandstone ramparts of the Fisherfield Forest.
Key Statistics
Rank
227th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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28.6
Nearest Town
Cragganfearn
Geology
You are walking on hard, sandy rocks filled with glittering flakes. This rugged foundation is part of the Southern Highland Group that shapes these hills.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NO032559
Latitude
56.6855°N
Longitude
3.5806°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, translating as 'Hill of the Cave', which likely refers to the deep, shadowed recesses found among its craggy flanks.
- •From the summit, walkers gain a clear sightline over Loch Ewe, which served as a vital assembly point for the Arctic Convoys during the Second World War.
- •The surrounding 'cnoc and lochan' terrain is notoriously complex, making the ascent a surprisingly stern test of navigation when the West Highland mist rolls in.
- •It provides one of the best perspectives of Beinn Airigh Charr’s north-western face, showing off the mountain's scale without the effort of a full expedition into the interior.
- •In the notoriously wet terrain of Wester Ross, the only 'cave' most walkers discover on these slopes is the one they inadvertently create by sinking into a particularly deep peat hag.