Scotland
Meall an Fhuarain SW Top
501M
1644FT
About Meall an Fhuarain SW Top
Rising above the boggy moorland of western Sutherland, this subsidiary summit offers an accessible vantage point into the heart of the Inverpolly forest. The terrain is typical of the region—rugged, often pathless, and dotted with small lochans—providing a quiet alternative to the more celebrated sandstone monoliths that dominate the western horizon.
Key Statistics
Rank
180th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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20
Nearest Town
Crask
Geology
You are walking across banded granite and partially melted layers of sandstone and mudstone. This rugged foundation was forged by intense heat and pressure.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NC591227
Latitude
58.1706°N
Longitude
4.3971°W
Did You Know?
- •Derived from Gaelic, the name Meall an Fhuarain translates as 'Hill of the Spring', likely referring to a notable water source on the slopes of the main massif.
- •The summit provides an exceptional and less-frequented view of the dramatic 'staircase' profile of Suilven's eastern end, set against the vast watery expanse of Cam Loch.
- •Located in the Inverpolly area, the hill sits on some of the oldest rock in Britain, the Lewisian Gneiss, which creates the distinctive 'cnoc-and-lochan' landscape surrounding the peak.
- •Walking here often involves navigating the 'Sutherland sponge'; a local terrain where the distance between two points is determined entirely by how many peat hags you choose to fall into.