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Scotland
Beinn Pharlagain - Meall na Meoig [Meall na Meoig]
867M
2845FT
About Beinn Pharlagain - Meall na Meoig [Meall na Meoig]
Tucked away north of Loch Rannoch, this Corbett provides a rugged, quieter vantage point than the neighbouring Munros. The ascent involves navigating broad, heathery ridges to reach a rocky summit. From here, you’ll find a commanding view across the desolate Rannoch Moor toward the iconic, sharp peak of Schiehallion.
Key Statistics
Rank
84th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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192.4m
Nearest Town
Fort William
Geology
This fell is built from a blend of ancient, hardened sandstone and tough granite-like rocks, creating the rugged landscape beneath your boots.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN448642
Latitude
56.7435°N
Longitude
4.5393°W
Did You Know?
- •Beinn Pharlagain is Gaelic for 'MacFarlane's Hill', while the summit name Meall na Meoig is often translated as 'Hill of the Fingers', possibly referring to the shape of the ridges that extend from the top.
- •It is frequently climbed as part of a long circuit from Corrour, the UK’s most remote railway station, which lies to the west beyond Loch Ossian.
- •From the cairn, walkers are treated to a clear look at the Ben Alder massif to the north, specifically the dramatic profiles of its Great Y-Gully and the deep trough of Loch Ericht.
- •The hill serves as a masterclass in Scottish bog-navigation; if you manage to return to the path with dry boots, you have likely strayed onto a different mountain entirely.