Scotland
Meall Mor
492M
1614FT
About Meall Mor
Rising above the Forest of Birse on the eastern fringes of the Mounth, this heather-clad Marilyn provides a starkly quiet alternative to the busier Deeside peaks. The broad, rounded summit offers a clear perspective over the Dee Valley, with the granite profiles of Morven and Bennachie standing out clearly to the north.
Key Statistics
Rank
399th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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175
Nearest Town
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Geology
You are walking on the Dava Subgroup, a tough, layered rock. These ancient sands were squeezed and heated into the solid, durable foundation beneath your boots.
Nearby Fells
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OS Grid Reference
NH737355
Latitude
57.3930°N
Longitude
4.1025°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic Meall Mòr, meaning 'Great Rounded Hill', a fitting description for its bulky, dome-like appearance which lacks any sharp ridges or rocky crags.
- •Looking south-west from the summit, walkers can pick out the distinctive 'V' shape of the Clatterin' Brig pass, a historic route through the hills toward the Mearns.
- •The hill forms part of the catchment for the Water of Feugh, which winds through the Forest of Birse before eventually joining the River Dee at Banchory.
- •While its height is modest, its status as a Marilyn—a hill with at least 150 metres of prominence—ensures it commands a surprisingly wide-ranging view over the surrounding Aberdeenshire moors.
- •Considering there are over thirty different hills named Meall Mor in Scotland, the greatest navigational hazard is often ensuring you have arrived at the correct trailhead in the right part of the country.