Scotland
Meall Coire na Gaoithe'n Ear West Top
591M
1939FT
About Meall Coire na Gaoithe'n Ear West Top
Situated within the quiet, rolling moorland of the northern Monadhliath, this rounded heathery summit offers a genuine sense of isolation. Characterised by peat hags and undulating terrain, it overlooks the upper reaches of Glen Kyllachy, providing a minimalist landscape far removed from the busier Highland peaks to the south.
Key Statistics
Rank
255th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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22
Nearest Town
Barrisdale
Geology
You are walking on ancient layers of hardened sandstone and crystalline mudstone. These durable rocks, mixed with tough quartz, form the rugged foundation of this mountain.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NG861000
Latitude
57.0413°N
Longitude
5.5274°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Meall Coire na Gaoithe’n Ear', which translates as the 'Hill of the Corrie of the East Wind', reflecting its exposed position on the edge of the plateau.
- •The terrain is typical of the Monadhliath range, consisting of ancient metamorphic rock covered by a deep layer of peat and heather, creating a broad, rounded profile rather than a sharp peak.
- •From the summit, walkers can look south-west into the wild heart of the Monadhliath mountains or north-east towards the lower hills of Strathnairn and the Moray Firth.
- •Walking here is an excellent way to discover that there are, in fact, over fifty different shades of brown, most of them currently soaking into your boots.