Meall nan Eagan

About Meall nan Eagan

Rising above Glen Truim south of Newtonmore, this broad-shouldered Graham offers a quiet escape from the busier Drumochter hills. Its heathery slopes lead to a summit plateau with an expansive sense of isolation, providing clear lines of sight toward the Monadhliath and the distinctive, steep-sided cleft of the Gaick Pass.

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• •The name Meall nan Eagan translates from Gaelic as 'Hill of the Small Pans' or 'Hill of the Little Hollows', referring to the numerous small depressions and peat hags that pockmark the summit plateau and catch rainwater.
• •The hill is frequently approached from the north near Etteridge, allowing walkers to follow a well-preserved section of General Wade’s Military Road before striking out onto the pathless, rougher ground of the Crubenmore estate.
• •The summit offers a particularly clear view of the Gaick Pass to the south-east, a historically vital route through the mountains that served as a lower-level alternative to the more famous Drumochter Pass.
• •Despite its modest stature as a Graham, the terrain near the top is notoriously deceptive; the broad plateau features several 'false' summits that can be difficult to distinguish in low cloud without a compass.
• •While the map suggests a straightforward stroll, the local terrain specializes in hidden boggy troughs that can quickly turn a quick ascent into a rigorous test of your waterproof gaiters.