Fells/Meall nan Maigheach
Scotland
Meall nan Maigheach
503M
1650FT
Rank
135th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Scotland
Nearest Town
Drumsallie
About Meall nan Maigheach
A modest Dodd rising to 503 metres in the West Highlands, characterised by rough terrain typical of the region. The summit offers a vantage point over the surrounding glens and lochs, though the ascent demands navigation skills through pathless ground. Its relative obscurity ensures solitude for those who make the effort.
Key Statistics
Rank
135th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Scotland
Nearest Town
Drumsallie
Prominence
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34
Geology
As you hike Meall nan Maigheach, you are walking on a foundation of feldspar-rich quartzite and clay-derived pelite rock.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Did You Know?
- •The name Meall nan Maigheach comes from Scottish Gaelic, translating to 'hill of the hares', likely referring to the mountain hares that inhabit the higher ground throughout this part of the West Highlands.
- •As a Dodd, this hill falls within the category of Scottish summits between 500 and 600 metres in height, a classification that identifies smaller peaks often overlooked in favour of their loftier Munro and Corbett neighbours.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM950766
Latitude
56.8355°N
Longitude
5.3621°W
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