Meall Coire na Saobhaidh

About Meall Coire na Saobhaidh

Rising above the quiet glens of the Monadhliath, this rounded, heather-clad moorland summit offers a sense of profound isolation. Often overlooked for higher neighbours, its broad slopes provide an excellent vantage point overlooking the upper River Findhorn and the sprawling, peat-hued plateau that defines this wild, high interior.

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• •Derived from the Scottish Gaelic Meall Coire na Saobhaidh, the name translates as the "hill of the corrie of the fox's den." The word saobhaidh specifically denotes a lair or den, suggesting this rugged terrain was historically known as a stronghold for foxes.
• •The summit provides an expansive perspective south-east across Strathspey towards the Cairngorm giants, with the distinctive profile of the Northern Corries and the massive bulk of Braeriach clearly visible on a clear day.
• •This area of the Monadhliath is a prime habitat for the mountain hare; their white winter coats often provide the only flash of movement against the dark heather and peat hags of the plateau.
• •In a range famous for its featureless expanses, the most exciting landmark you are likely to encounter on the ascent is a particularly stubborn peat hag that requires more navigational thought than the summit itself.