Fells/Meall a' Choirean Luachraich
Scotland

Meall a' Choirean Luachraich

537M
1762FT
Rank
103rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Scotland
Nearest Town
Kilmalieu

About Meall a' Choirean Luachraich

Rising to 537 metres in the rough country northeast of Loch Linnhe, this Dodd occupies relatively remote ground in the West Highlands. The name translates from Gaelic as 'hill of the rushy corrie', a straightforward description of the terrain. Its modest height and lack of path mean it sees few visitors outside those actively pursuing the lesser hill classifications.

Key Statistics

Rank
103rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Scotland
Nearest Town
Kilmalieu
Prominence
?
50
Geology
You are walking over a foundation of metamorphosed sandstone, intersected by igneous intrusions of felsite and microgabbro.
Classifications

Did You Know?

  • The name derives from Gaelic 'meall' (rounded hill), 'choirean' (corrie or hollow), and 'luachrach' (rushy or sedgy), describing a landscape feature that would have been immediately recognisable to Gaelic-speaking inhabitants of the area.
  • As a Dodd, this hill meets the criteria of having at least 15 metres of prominence and rising between 500 and 600 metres, placing it in that middle ground between significant Corbetts and the lower country hills.

Find It

OS Grid Reference
NM893592
Latitude
56.6769°N
Longitude
5.4410°W

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Scotland Guide
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TrailTrack map showing the location of Meall a' Choirean Luachraich
TrailTrack location
NM893592

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