Creag a' Chaorainn [Meall Phubuill]

Rising above the quiet reaches of Glen Loy and Fassfern, this bulky peak offers a secluded alternative to the bustling summits near Fort William. Its broad, heathery slopes lead to a wide plateau where the rowan trees of its name once clung to the crags, providing an expansive vantage point overlooking Loch Eil.

• •The name Meall Phubuill translates from Gaelic as 'Hill of the Tent,' suggesting it was once a site for temporary summer shielings or hunting camps, while Creag a' Chaorainn refers to the 'Crag of the Rowan.'
• •The summit provides an exceptional view of the Glenfinnan hills to the west, specifically the distinctive notched profile of Streap and the high ridge of Sgùrr Thuilm.
• •Approaching from the north via Glen Loy offers a remote experience, following the Allt na Beinne through a quiet glen that feels far removed from the busy Great Glen corridor.
• •This is a hill for those who prefer mountain solitude over a queue at a summit cairn; the only traffic jam you are likely to encounter is a group of red deer blocking the forestry track.