Scotland
Meall a' Bhealaich Easaich
528M
1732FT
About Meall a' Bhealaich Easaich
Rising above the remote Bealach Easaich, this rounded hill serves as a rugged gateway to the higher summits of the Monar Forest. It overlooks the wild waters of Loch Monar to the north, offering a quiet, pathless experience for those exploring the deep glens tucked between Strathfarrar and Glen Cannich.
Key Statistics
Rank
147th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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20
Nearest Town
Crask
Geology
You are walking on hardened sandstones and clay-rich rocks. These layers were once so hot they partially melted, creating the rugged, swirled foundation beneath your boots.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Creag Sgoilteach
Creag an Lochain South Top
Meall na Teanga
Creag an Lochain [A'Chaoirnichain]
Cnoc Sgriodain
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NC571258
Latitude
58.1984°N
Longitude
4.4327°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for the 'hill of the pass of waterfalls', referring to the steep, burn-crossed col that separates this summit from the higher mass of Sgùrr na Lapaich to the west.
- •From the summit, you gain an intimate view of the massive south-facing corries of the Strathfarrar Munros and the long, winding reach of the Loch Monar reservoir.
- •The hill sits above an old pass route that historically connected the remote settlements of the Monar forest with the grazing lands of Glen Cannich to the south.
- •Given its proximity to some of the most demanding and remote 3,000ft peaks in the Highlands, this hill is most frequently used as a navigational handrail by walkers far more concerned with the weather closing in on the higher ridges.