Scotland
Meall Dail-chealach SE Top
513M
1683FT
About Meall Dail-chealach SE Top
Rising above the northern banks of the River Calder, this minor summit provides a gateway to the vast Monadhliath wilderness. The terrain is typical of the Newtonmore hinterland—a mixture of deep heather and peat—rewarding those who stray from the main tracks with clear views across Glen Banchor towards the massive bulk of Creag Meagaidh.
Key Statistics
Rank
92nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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22
Nearest Town
Trinafour
Geology
You are walking across a rugged mix of dark limestone, layered clay-rich rocks, and hard, sandy stones transformed by intense heat and pressure.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN709669
Latitude
56.7763°N
Longitude
4.1132°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Meall Dail-cheallaich', which translates as the 'Hill of the Meadow of the Monk', likely referencing the early religious settlements found in the sheltered straths below.
- •While often bypassed by walkers heading for the higher interior plateaus, this top offers a fine perspective on the winding course of the River Calder as it cuts through the glaciated landscape of Glen Banchor.
- •The surrounding landscape is a masterclass in Highland navigation, where the local peat hags provide a much more effective deterrent to progress than the actual gradient of the hill.