Scotland
Meall nan Gabhar
744M
2441FT
About Meall nan Gabhar
Tucked away south of Tyndrum, this quiet Graham offers a peaceful alternative to the busy Munros of the Crianlarich skyline. Its rough, pathless slopes reward the effort with an exceptional vantage point over Glen Falloch and a direct, unobstructed perspective of the mighty Ben Lui massif to the west.
Key Statistics
Rank
105th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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265m
Nearest Town
Argyll and Bute
Geology
You are walking on the Ardrishaig Phyllite Formation, a mix of hard crystalline rock, ancient limestone, and silvery, flaky mudstone.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN235240
Latitude
56.3753°N
Longitude
4.8597°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as the 'Hill of the Goats,' a common naming convention in the Highlands for rugged terrain where feral goats were traditionally found grazing.
- •The summit offers an excellent perspective of the 'Crianlarich Four' to the east, specifically highlighting the steep profiles of Ben More and Stob Binnein.
- •Despite its proximity to the West Highland Way near Auchtertyre, the hill sees relatively few visitors, making it a reliable spot for solitude just a few miles from one of Scotland's busiest walking routes.
- •It is the perfect height for a Graham; just high enough to demand respect from your knees, but just low enough to ensure you won't have to share the summit cairn with a crowd.