Scotland
Meall a' Bhreacain
527M
1729FT
About Meall a' Bhreacain
Rising above the remote Ardtornish estate in Morvern, this rugged Highland peak offers a quintessential west-coast experience. Its terrain is a challenging mix of deep heather and boggy troughs, rewarding those who navigate its pathless slopes with an intimate perspective of the Sound of Mull and the surrounding wild, empty peninsulas.
Key Statistics
Rank
154th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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21
Nearest Town
Aultnamain
Geology
You are walking over the Fearn Pluton, a solid foundation of granite formed from molten rock that cooled and hardened deep beneath the surface.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH626813
Latitude
57.8002°N
Longitude
4.3135°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic in origin, with Meall a' Bhreacain translating to 'hill of the plaid' or 'speckled hill'. This describes the mottled appearance of the slopes, created by a patchwork of dark heather, pale grasses, and grey rock outcrops.
- •From the summit, walkers are rewarded with a commanding view across the Sound of Mull to the jagged skyline of the Isle of Mull, specifically the prominent peak of Ben More.
- •The hill is typically approached from the south through the Ardtornish estate, following landrover tracks before breaking off into pathless, rough ground for the final ascent.
- •Given the name translates to 'hill of the plaid', it is a persistent irony that the terrain is significantly less comfortable than a woollen blanket.