Meallan na Ceardaich South Top

A 558-metre Dodd situated in the Scottish Highlands north of Loch Ness, this subsidiary summit forms part of the broader Meallan na Ceardaich ridge. The approach involves typical Highland terrain of heather and grass, with the top marked as a modest rise rather than a dramatic peak. Generally climbed alongside its higher neighbour to the north.

• •The name derives from Scottish Gaelic, with 'Meallan' meaning a small rounded hill or lump, and 'Ceardaich' relating to a smith or craftsman, suggesting historical metalworking activity in the area or a connection to travelling tinkers who once frequented these glens.
• •As a subsidiary top rather than the main summit, this peak sits approximately 150 metres lower than Meallan na Ceardaich itself, making it a natural extension for those already committed to the longer ridge walk.
• •The hill's grid reference places it in the Great Glen area, where the geology reflects the influence of the Great Glen Fault, one of Scotland's most significant geological features running southwest to northeast through the Highlands.