Scotland
Meall nan Eun
667M
2188FT
About Meall nan Eun
Rising above the remote settlement of Caolasmòr, this Graham provides a rugged, coastal ascent on the Knoydart peninsula. Reaching 667m, its broad, grassy slopes offer a quieter alternative to the neighbouring Munros, rewarding walkers with exceptional maritime views across Loch Nevis towards the jagged peaks of the Cuillin on Skye.
Key Statistics
Rank
198th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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174m
Nearest Town
Caolasmòr
Geology
You are walking on the Lower Morar Psammite Formation, a durable rock that began its life as thick layers of ancient sand.
Nearby Fells
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OS Grid Reference
NG903052
Latitude
57.0902°N
Longitude
5.4619°W
Did You Know?
- •Translated from Scottish Gaelic, Meall nan Eun means 'Hill of the Birds', a name likely referring to the presence of golden eagles or red grouse that inhabit these quieter coastal slopes.
- •Its western position on the Knoydart peninsula offers a rare, unobstructed perspective of the Sound of Sleat, with the distinctive profiles of the Small Isles—Eigg, Rum, and Canna—visible to the west.
- •The hill is classified as a Marilyn, meaning it has a topographic prominence of at least 150 metres, making it a significant, freestanding landmark despite being lower than the nearby Munros of the Knoydart interior.
- •Despite its avian name, the most prominent locals you are likely to encounter are the red deer, who often favour these maritime slopes when the higher peaks to the east are shrouded in cloud.