Scotland
Meallan na Ceardaich
563M
1847FT
About Meallan na Ceardaich
Tucked away in the remote Monar Forest, this heathery outlier provides a quiet perspective on the vast wilderness between Glen Strathfarrar and Loch Monar. It is a rugged, pathless ascent, rewarding those who brave the peat hags with an intimate view of the neighbouring Strathfarrar Munros and the deep waters below.
Key Statistics
Rank
182nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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26
Nearest Town
Tomich
Geology
You are walking on tough, layered rocks belonging to the Glenfinnan Group. These stones were originally formed from ancient layers of sand and mud.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Meallan na Ceardaich South Top
Meallan na Ceardaich South Top
Meall Mor
Carn Loch na Gobhlaig
Meall Beag
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH262285
Latitude
57.3145°N
Longitude
4.8865°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Meallan na Ceardaich', translating as the 'little hill of the smithy'. This likely points to historical iron-working or a workshop in the surrounding glens, a common practice in remote areas where bog iron could be found.
- •Reaching the summit requires a journey into one of the most secluded parts of the Highlands, typically accessed via the long, restricted road through Glen Strathfarrar or by a lengthy trek along the shores of Loch Monar.
- •The summit offers a clear, unobstructed look across Loch Monar toward the Lurg Mhòr and Bheinn Dronaig ranges, providing a sense of scale for the massive glens that define this region.
- •Calling this a 'little hill' is technically accurate in Gaelic, but the local terrain ensures you will still be emptying peat-stained water from your boots by the time you return to the glen.