Fells/Meall nan Oighreagan SE Top
Scotland
Meall nan Oighreagan SE Top
588M
1929FT
Rank
148th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Scotland
Nearest Town
Achnaconeran
About Meall nan Oighreagan SE Top
A remote subsidiary summit rising to 588 metres in the rugged terrain south of Glen Affric. The name derives from Gaelic 'meall nan oighreagan', meaning 'hill of the cloudberries', referring to these moorland berries found in Scotland's uplands. Classified as both a Dodd and Tump, this southeastern top occupies quiet country rarely visited beyond those collecting minor summits.
Key Statistics
Rank
148th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Scotland
Nearest Town
Achnaconeran
Prominence
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54
Geology
You are walking on the Tarvie Psammite Formation. This bedrock is composed of psammite, a tough rock created from transformed sandstone.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Meall nan Oighreagan SE TopMeall nan OighreaganMeall nan Oighreagan East TopCarn Tarsuinn North TopMeall a' Chrathaich East Top
Did You Know?
- •The name 'Meall nan Oighreagan' translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'hill of the cloudberries', referring to the orange-gold berries (Rubus chamaemorus) that thrive on acidic moorland and are prized for their tart flavour but challenging to cultivate.
- •As a subsidiary top rather than a distinct peak, this summit sits in the shadow of higher ground, attracting primarily those working through the Dodd or Tump classifications rather than casual walkers.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH375222
Latitude
57.2615°N
Longitude
4.6959°W
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