Scotland
Airgiod-meall
643M
2110FT
About Airgiod-meall
Overlooking the rugged depths of Glen Feshie, this rounded Tump marks the western edge of the vast Moine Mhòr plateau. While often bypassed for the higher Munros nearby, its heathery slopes offer a quieter vantage point to admire the dramatic crags of Sgòr Gaoith and the distant Monadhliath peaks.
Key Statistics
Rank
169th Highest in The Cairngorms
Parent Range
The Cairngorms
Prominence
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77m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
The ground beneath you is speckled granite. It formed deep underground as molten rock cooled slowly to create the foundation of the Cairngorm mountains.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH966067
Latitude
57.1395°N
Longitude
3.7102°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for 'Silver Hill'. This likely refers to the way the sunlight catches the micaceous rocks or the pale, silvery lichens that carpet the high, wind-swept ground in this part of the Cairngorms.
- •The hill stands on the fringe of the Moine Mhòr, or 'Great Moss', a sprawling sub-arctic plateau that remains one of the most remote and ecologically significant high-altitude environments in the UK.
- •Ascending from the west provides a superb perspective of the River Feshie's braided channels, a classic example of a dynamic, natural river system that is rare in the British Isles.
- •Despite being named the 'Silver Hill', any prospector looking for a fortune here will likely leave with nothing more than wet boots and a deeper understanding of the local peat hags.