Scotland
Meallan Liath Mor
511M
1677FT
About Meallan Liath Mor
Rising above the Strath Brora moorland, this rounded Sutherland hill offers a quiet, pathless experience. The terrain is typical of the eastern Highlands—a mix of heather and peat hag—but the reward is an uninterrupted view across Loch Brora toward the North Sea and the distant silhouette of Morven to the north.
Key Statistics
Rank
168th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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44m
Nearest Town
Gordonbush
Geology
You are walking on beds of conglomerate rock. This foundation is made of rounded pebbles and stone fragments naturally fused together to form the solid ground beneath you.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NC881136
Latitude
58.0980°N
Longitude
3.8994°W
Did You Know?
- •In Gaelic, Meallan Liath Mòr translates as the 'great little grey hill', describing the weathered, stony appearance of its summit in contrast to the darker heather of the surrounding peat hags.
- •The hill sits on the edge of the Gordonbush Estate; while the summit feels remote, it overlooks the expansive Gordonbush Wind Farm, a modern landmark in this ancient Sutherland landscape.
- •The summit offers a clear line of sight to the distinctive peak of Morven in Caithness to the north and the lower, more rounded profile of Ben Horn to the south.
- •Despite the name promising something 'Great', at 511 metres it is more of an exercise in solitude than altitude, perfect for those who find Munros a bit too crowded.