Scotland
Meall Mor
974M
3196FT
About Meall Mor
Rising on the long western shoulder of Sgùrr na Lapaich, this remote Munro Top offers a rugged, high-altitude experience in the heart of the Monar forest. The terrain is characteristically stony and exposed, rewarding those who traverse the ridge with exceptional views across the deep waters of Loch Monar and the wild Mullardoch glens.
Key Statistics
Rank
25th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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39m
Nearest Town
Craig
Geology
You are walking on the Glenfinnan Group, a tough and banded rock. It formed from ancient mud, squeezed and hardened deep underground into the crags beneath you.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH072405
Latitude
57.4145°N
Longitude
5.2116°W
Did You Know?
- •The name comes from the Gaelic 'Meall Mòr', translating simply as 'Big Rounded Hill'. While 'Meall' usually implies a lump or hill, in this high-mountain context, it describes the broad, bulky profile it presents when viewed from the glens below compared to the sharper peaks nearby.
- •As a Munro Top, it is a subsidiary peak of Sgùrr na Lapaich. Despite its status as a 'Top,' it stands at a significant height of 974m, making it higher than many primary Munros found further south.
- •The summit provides a grandstand view of the sprawling Loch Monar to the south and the complex, interlocking ridges of the Mullardoch mountains, specifically the long northern face of An Riabhachan.
- •Reaching this peak usually involves a long trek from the Glen Strathfarrar road, which is subject to seasonal access restrictions via a locked gate, or an even longer approach from the west through the remote Pait Lodge area.
- •Because it is overshadowed by its parent peak, many walkers bypass this summit on the descent, proving that even at nearly 1,000 metres, you can still feel like a secondary character.