Scotland
Meall a' Chrathaich
679M
2227FT
About Meall a' Chrathaich
Rising above the Great Glen near Fort Augustus, this rounded Graham offers a quieter alternative to the busy trails below. The terrain is characteristic of the Monadhliath—vast, rolling heather and challenging peat hags. From its broad summit, you've earned clear views across Loch Ness toward the high peaks of Glen Moriston.
Key Statistics
Rank
110th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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184m
Nearest Town
Fort Augustus
Geology
You are walking on the Tarvie Psammite Formation. This rugged mountain is made of psammite, a rock that started as layers of ancient sand.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH360220
Latitude
57.2592°N
Longitude
4.7206°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Meall a' Chrathaich, meaning 'hill of the quaking,' which likely refers to the unstable, waterlogged peat that characterises its broad slopes.
- •The hill sits just north of the Corrieyairack Pass, a significant 18th-century military road constructed by General Wade to link Fort Augustus with the south.
- •From the summit, the view south-west provides an excellent alignment with the Great Glen, offering a clear sightline towards the peaks of Glen Shiel and the distant Grey Corries.
- •Navigating the featureless summit plateau in a whiteout provides an excellent opportunity to discover that every peat hag in the Monadhliath looks identical to the one you were standing on ten minutes ago.