Scotland
Meall Loch na Beinne Baine
539M
1768FT
About Meall Loch na Beinne Baine
Rising above the northern reaches of Glen Urquhart, this rounded Highland summit offers a quiet, pathless experience in the rugged moorland. Reaching 539 metres, its heathery slopes overlook the remote Loch na Beinne Baine. It serves as an excellent vantage point for surveying the Great Glen and the distant Monadhliath Mountains.
Key Statistics
Rank
206th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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23
Nearest Town
Cougie
Geology
The ground beneath you is the Tarvie Psammite Formation. These tough rocks began as layers of sand that were transformed by intense heat and pressure.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Creag an Fhir-eoin West Top
Meall a' Choire Leith
Meall an Uillt Badan Laraich
Meall an Uillt Badan Laraich
Creag an Fhir-eoin
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH284182
Latitude
57.2223°N
Longitude
4.8438°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from Scottish Gaelic, where Meall translates to a 'rounded hill' or 'lump,' and Loch na Beinne Baine refers to the 'Loch of the White Mountain' lying at its southern foot.
- •The summit provides a distinct perspective of the northern end of Loch Ness and the Great Glen, with the sprawling massif of Ben Wyvis often visible on the northern horizon.
- •The ascent frequently passes through or near the RSPB Corrimony nature reserve, a vital habitat for the rare black grouse and a landscape of recovering Caledonian forest.
- •At 539 metres, it falls short of the major Scottish hill lists, meaning you are far more likely to encounter a red deer or a golden eagle than another hiker.
- •It is a hill for those who enjoy the specific Highland art of 'heather-bashing,' as the lack of established trails requires sturdy gaiters and a keen sense of navigation.