Fells/Meall an Doire Dhuinn
Scotland
Meall an Doire Dhuinn
558M
1831FT
Rank
94th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Scotland
Nearest Town
Conaglen
About Meall an Doire Dhuinn
Rising to 558 metres above the eastern shore of Loch Linnhe, this grassy hill occupies relatively quiet ground in the hills northwest of Glen Coe. The name translates from Gaelic as 'hill of the brown thicket', likely referring to woodland that once clothed its lower slopes. A Dodd summit offering panoramic views across the loch towards Mull.
Key Statistics
Rank
94th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Scotland
Nearest Town
Conaglen
Prominence
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69
Geology
You are walking across the Tarvie Psammite Formation. This foundation consists of psammite, a type of metamorphic rock derived from sandstone.
Classifications
Did You Know?
- •The name Meall an Doire Dhuinn comes from Scottish Gaelic, meaning 'hill of the brown thicket' or 'dark grove', suggesting the lower slopes were once more wooded than the open hillside visible today.
- •The hill stands on the Ardgour peninsula, historically one of the most isolated parts of the western Highlands before the Corran Ferry provided a regular crossing point over Loch Linnhe.
- •From the summit, the view westward takes in the full length of Loch Linnhe and the Isle of Mull beyond, while eastward the Mamores and Ben Nevis massif dominate the skyline.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN036713
Latitude
56.7917°N
Longitude
5.2173°W
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