Scotland
Meall Lochan Coire Chaolais Bhig
523M
1716FT
About Meall Lochan Coire Chaolais Bhig
Hidden within the rugged Knoydart peninsula, this remote 523-metre hill rises above the southern shores of Loch Nevis. The terrain is characteristically tough—pathless, boggy, and rocky—typical of the 'Rough Bounds.' It offers a secluded, low-level vantage point over the Sound of Sleat and the surrounding Knoydart wilderness.
Key Statistics
Rank
319th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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23
Nearest Town
Caolasmòr
Geology
You are walking on the Lower Morar Psammite Formation. This rugged landscape is made of ancient sandstone that was compressed and hardened deep within the Earth.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NG902045
Latitude
57.0844°N
Longitude
5.4636°W
Did You Know?
- •The Gaelic name translates as the 'hill of the little loch of the little narrows corrie,' referring to the small body of water tucked into the corrie on its southern flank above the Sound of Sleat.
- •Located in the 'Rough Bounds of Knoydart,' the hill is usually approached from the remote settlement of Sandaig or via a long trek from Inverie, making it one of the more isolated peaks of its height.
- •From the summit, walkers gain an exceptional perspective of the Rum Cuillin across the water, alongside views into the deep indentation of Loch Nevis and the southern ridges of Meall Buidhe.
- •With a name that takes longer to pronounce than the hill takes to climb from its nearest high pass, it remains a peak largely ignored by those rushing toward the neighbouring Munros.