Meall an Odhar

This modest Dodd sits in the wild country west of Kintail, rising to 561 metres above Glen Elchaig. The hill occupies remote terrain in the Western Highlands, offering a quieter alternative to the better-known peaks further south. Its classification as a Tump reflects the 30-metre prominence that marks it as a distinct summit in this rugged landscape.

• •The name Meall an Odhar comes from Scottish Gaelic, meaning 'the dun-coloured rounded hill' – a straightforward description of its appearance, with 'meall' denoting the characteristic humped shape common to many Highland summits and 'odhar' referring to the pale brown or greyish tones of weathered grass and rock.
• •The hill stands in Glen Elchaig territory, a remote valley system that once formed part of the historic droving routes through Kintail, though this particular summit would have been bypassed rather than crossed by cattle being driven to market.
• •At 561 metres, this Meall an Odhar sits well below the 762-metre threshold for Corbett status, placing it firmly in the category of hills walked for their own sake rather than for list-ticking – a quality that tends to guarantee solitude.