Scotland
Meallan Caoruinn
500M
1641FT
About Meallan Caoruinn
Rising above the northern shores of Loch Glass, this quiet moorland swell sits in the shadow of the Ben Wyvis massif. It offers a lonesome, trackless experience typical of the Ross-shire hinterland. The terrain is largely heather and peat, providing a solitary vantage point over the massive eastern flanks of its more famous neighbor.
Key Statistics
Rank
163rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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24
Nearest Town
Lochluichart
Geology
The ground beneath you is composed of ancient, hardened sandstone and crystalline rocks formed from layers of compressed mud and silt.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH325686
Latitude
57.6761°N
Longitude
4.8098°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Meallan Caoruinn, translating as the 'little rounded hill of the rowan tree,' a reference to the hardy trees that often cling to the sheltered gullies of otherwise barren Highland slopes.
- •From the summit, the view is dominated by the sprawling, whale-backed ridge of Ben Wyvis to the southwest and the deep, dark waters of Loch Glass stretched out directly below.
- •In an area dominated by giants, this 500-metre peak is frequently overlooked by walkers heading for the Munros, meaning your only likely companions at the top will be a few startled grouse and the occasional red deer.