Scotland
Clach-Mheall Dubh
619M
2029FT
About Clach-Mheall Dubh
Tucked away in the quiet corridor between the A9 and the Gaick Forest, Clach-Mheall Dubh is a 618m bump of heather that mostly serves to distract motorists. It’s a fine escape for those who find the nearby Munros far too social and the A9 far too loud.
Key Statistics
Rank
62nd Highest in Loch Treig to Loch Ericht
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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113.9m
Nearest Town
Newtonmore
Geology
Highland Granite & Schist
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN727904
Latitude
56.9872°N
Longitude
4.0966°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Gaelic as 'Black Stony Hill,' providing a refreshingly literal description for anyone expecting a lush tropical paradise in the Highlands.
- •Located near the historic Gaick Forest, it offers views into a wilderness area once feared for its treacherous winter conditions and legendary tales of supernatural hauntings.
- •It acts as a strategic lookout over the Pass of Drumochter, allowing you to smugly observe the traffic jams on the A9 while standing in total silence.
- •Geologically, it is composed of ancient Moine schists, though on a rainy Tuesday, it is composed approximately of 90% saturated peat and 10% optimism.
- •The ascent is less of a walk and more of a tactical negotiation with the local bog, which has a specialized talent for claiming expensive hiking poles as tribute.