Scotland
Meall a' Ghiubhais
596M
1955FT
About Meall a' Ghiubhais
Tucked away in the rolling moorland of Perthshire, this unassuming summit offers a solitary alternative to the nearby peaks of the Lawers range. The terrain is characterized by broad, grassy slopes and heather-clad ridges, providing an accessible yet quiet ascent with clear perspectives over Glen Quaich and the expansive Tay Valley.
Key Statistics
Rank
259th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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21
Nearest Town
Kinloch Laggan
Geology
You are trekking over hard, sandy rock from the Garva Bridge formation. These slopes glint with tiny, shimmering mineral flakes that catch the light as you climb.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN504966
Latitude
57.0361°N
Longitude
4.4669°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Meall a' Ghiubhais, which translates as 'rounded hill of the fir'. This likely refers to ancient stands of Scots pine that once populated the surrounding glens or the lower slopes of the hill.
- •Situated north of Amulree, the hill is frequently climbed as part of a longer circuit including the neighbouring summit of Meall nan Caorach, traversing the high, undulating ground between Glen Quaich and Glen Cochill.
- •From the summit, the view south looks directly down into the deep bowl of Loch Freuchie, while to the north, the sharp, isolated profile of Schiehallion stands out clearly against the more massive summits of the southern Highlands.
- •Navigating the broad, featureless plateau in thick mist offers a stern test of compass skills; without a clear reference point, one peat hag looks suspiciously like every other hag you have passed in the last hour.