Scotland
Meall Reamhar
618M
2027FT
About Meall Reamhar
Rising above the eastern end of Loch Earn near St Fillans, this substantial Graham is often overlooked in favour of its higher neighbours. It offers a quieter, heathery ascent with a broad, rounded summit characteristic of the Trossachs fringe, rewarding walkers with a commanding perspective of the surrounding glens and the rugged peaks to the south.
Key Statistics
Rank
267th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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154m
Nearest Town
St. Fillans
Geology
You are walking on the Ben Ledi Grit. This foundation is made of metasandstone, which is ancient sand that was compressed and hardened into tough rock.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN922332
Latitude
56.4785°N
Longitude
3.7518°W
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from the Gaelic Meall Reamhar, which translates as 'fat, rounded hill'—a literal description of its bulky, unassuming profile.
- •It is frequently climbed as a southern extension to a circuit of Ben Chonzie, linked to the Munro by the high, often peat-haggery col of Bealach na h-Aigheaich.
- •The summit provides a clear, southward vista down the full length of Loch Earn, with the prominent silhouettes of Ben Vorlich and Stùc a' Chroin dominating the skyline across the water.
- •The lower slopes in Glen Lednock are a notable habitat for mountain hares, which are often spotted darting through the heather, particularly when their white coats contrast against the dark ground in early winter.
- •Despite its status as a Marilyn and a Graham, its 'fat' name and broad shape mean it is frequently mistaken for a mere shoulder of the higher ground to the north by those focused solely on the Munros.