Scotland
Nighean a' Mhill
543M
1781FT
About Nighean a' Mhill
Rising above the southern shores of Loch Maree, this rugged Wester Ross hill offers a quintessential experience of 'cnoc and lochan' terrain. Its heathery slopes and rocky outcrops provide a wilder feel than its modest height suggests, serving as a magnificent balcony to the shattered quartzite peaks of the Beinn Eighe massif.
Key Statistics
Rank
202nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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27
Nearest Town
Grotaig
Geology
You are walking on a foundation of sandstone, pebble-rich rocks, and hardened mudstone. These varied layers form the sturdy backbone of this rugged fell.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH457230
Latitude
57.2722°N
Longitude
4.5591°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Scottish Gaelic, where 'Nighean' means daughter and 'a' Mhill' is the genitive of Meall, meaning hill. It is traditionally regarded as a subordinate peak or 'offspring' of the larger Meall a' Ghiubhais which sits immediately to the south.
- •The summit is a superb vantage point for looking down onto the ancient Caledonian pinewoods of the Loch Maree Islands, particularly Eilean Sùbhainn, which holds the distinction of being an island in a loch that contains its own small loch and island.
- •The ascent usually begins from the Flowerdale Forest near Gairloch, traversing a complex landscape of Torridonian sandstone ribs and small hidden pools that characterize this corner of the Northwest Highlands.
- •Given the lack of a formal path and the relentless nature of the leg-tangled heather, this 'daughter' is surprisingly effective at making visitors feel like they have completed a much longer mountain day.