Meall na Cuartaige

Rising to 566 metres in the Scottish Highlands, this modest summit occupies rugged ground north of Loch Linnhe. The name derives from Gaelic, meaning 'hill of the fold' or 'enclosure', likely referencing old pastoral use. Classified as both a Dodd and Tump, it offers a worthwhile ascent for those exploring the quieter hills of this coastal landscape.

• •The name Meall na Cuartaige comes from Scottish Gaelic, translating as 'hill of the fold' or 'hill of the enclosure', most likely referring to a shieling or livestock pen once used by herders on these slopes during summer grazing seasons.
• •Its location at grid reference NM905762 places it in the rugged country between Loch Linnhe and the higher peaks of the Ardgour peninsula, an area rich in small, seldom-visited summits.
• •As a Dodd, it ranks among Scotland's hills between 500 and 599 metres with sufficient separation to qualify as a distinct summit, a classification devised by hillwalkers seeking objectives beyond the more famous lists.