Scotland
Meadie Ridge
414M
1358FT
About Meadie Ridge
Rising above the lonely waters of Loch Meadie in Sutherland, this undulating Marilyn offers a quintessential North West Highland experience. The terrain is a rough tapestry of heather and peat hags, requiring a determined effort. Once the crest is gained, you are rewarded with a spectacular, unobstructed profile of Ben Loyal’s granite peaks.
Key Statistics
Rank
263rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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159m
Nearest Town
Allt na Caillich
Geology
You are trekking across a foundation of hardened, sandy rocks and dark, crystalline layers that form the sturdy backbone of this ridge.
Nearby Fells
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OS Grid Reference
NC499438
Latitude
58.3569°N
Longitude
4.5664°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely derives from the Gaelic 'meadhonach', meaning middle, identifying the ridge as a central point between the vast peatlands of the interior and the rugged northern coastline.
- •The summit provides a superb vantage point for studying the four distinct peaks of Ben Loyal to the north and the massive, isolated bulk of Ben Klibreck to the south.
- •Approaching from the A836 to the east involves navigating the 'Flow Country', a globally significant blanket bog where the primary navigational challenge is often finding the firmest patch of heather.
- •While the map promises a ridge walk, the reality is a series of interconnected peat hags that will provide a rigorous, real-world durability test for any pair of 'waterproof' boots.