Scotland
Meallan Liath Beag Near South Top
527M
1729FT
About Meallan Liath Beag Near South Top
Rising to 527 metres in the remote Sutherland wilderness, this rugged outcrop offers a true taste of the Northwest Highlands. Its name translates as the ‘small grey hillock’, yet the terrain is demanding, characterised by Lewisian gneiss, scattered lochans, and an absence of clear paths for the intrepid walker.
Key Statistics
Rank
150th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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28
Nearest Town
West Merkland
Geology
The ground beneath you is the Altnaharra Psammite Formation. These hard, sandy rocks were originally layers of sediment that were compressed and transformed deep underground.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Meallan Liath Beag
Meallan Liath Beag South Top
Meallan Liath Beag South Top
Meallan Liath Beag Far South Top
Meall Reinidh
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NC366367
Latitude
58.2893°N
Longitude
4.7881°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Meallan', meaning a rounded hillock, and 'Liath Beag', meaning small and grey. This refers to the pale, weathered appearance of the ancient Lewisian gneiss that dominates the local landscape.
- •The hill is located within the vast Reay Forest estate, a region famous for its lack of roads and its population of red deer, which frequently outnumber human visitors in this part of the Highlands.
- •The summit provides a grandstand view of the neighbouring Meallan Liath Mòr to the north, while to the south, the desolate landscape stretches away toward the remote waters of Loch Shin.
- •While labelled a ‘small hillock’, the terrain is sufficiently pathless and boggy to ensure that anyone treating it as a casual stroll will be corrected by their sodden boots within the first mile.