Scotland
Leana Mhor
677M
2220FT
About Leana Mhor
Rising above the steep northern flanks of Glen Roy near Roybridge, this broad Graham offers a quieter alternative to the nearby high Munros. Its name suggests a 'great meadow,' but walkers will find a mix of grassy slopes and boggy plateaus leading to an impressive view across the Grey Corries.
Key Statistics
Rank
197th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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158m
Nearest Town
Bohuntinville
Geology
You are walking on ancient, transformed mudstones and lime-rich rocks. These are sliced by tough volcanic veins from the nearby Ben Nevis system.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN316879
Latitude
56.9518°N
Longitude
4.7690°W
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from the Scottish Gaelic 'Leana Mhòr', which translates as 'Great Meadow' or 'Great Marshy Flat', likely referring to the broad, relatively level grazing land found on its southern slopes above Bohuntinville.
- •The summit provides an exceptional perspective on the Parallel Roads of Glen Roy, the famous ice-age lake shorelines that terrace the opposite hillsides of Beinn Iaruinn and Glas Bheinn.
- •As a Marilyn and a Graham, the hill possesses over 150 metres of relative height, ensuring it stands as a prominent, independent landmark despite being dwarfed by the massive Ben Nevis massif to the southwest.
- •Walkers often combine the ascent with the neighbouring Graham, Beinn Iaruinn, starting from the end of the public road in Glen Roy to complete a high-level horseshoe around the Allt Chonnal.
- •Anyone expecting a lush 'Great Meadow' at the summit should prepare for the reality that, in the Lochaber hills, the word 'meadow' is often optimistic shorthand for 'exceedingly damp moss'.