Scotland
Am Meadar
803M
2634FT
About Am Meadar
Situated in the remote hills near Newtonmore, this rounded heathery top offers a quieter alternative to the nearby Corrieyairack Pass. From its summit, the view stretches across the upper Spey valley toward the Cairngorm giants, while the jagged silhouette of Creag Meagaidh dominates the western horizon across the glen.
Key Statistics
Rank
34th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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65.7m
Nearest Town
Perth and Kinross
Geology
You are trekking over ancient hardened sandstone and fine-grained granite containing distinct crystals, formed from molten rock that cooled deep beneath the surface.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN703788
Latitude
56.8824°N
Longitude
4.1301°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for 'the pail' or 'the wooden vessel,' likely referring to the bowl-like hollow of Coire a' Mheadair carved into the hill's northeastern slope.
- •Most walkers visit this summit as part of a high-level circuit from the south that includes the higher neighbour, Gairbeinn.
- •The hill provides a grandstand view of the upper reaches of the River Spey and the historic Garva Bridge, built by General Wade in 1731 to carry his military road.
- •Because it lacks Munro status, you are significantly more likely to share the summit with a red deer than another human.