Scotland
Meall a' Bhogair Beag
653M
2142FT
About Meall a' Bhogair Beag
Tucked away in the wild landscape of the North West Highlands, this remote Tump rises above the secluded waters of Loch Nid. Often overlooked in favour of the nearby Fannichs, it offers a ground-level perspective of the massive An Teallach ridgeline and the sprawling, pathless moors of the Fisherfield Forest.
Key Statistics
Rank
132nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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41m
Nearest Town
Dalnacroich
Geology
You are trekking across the Ben Wyvis Pelite Formation, featuring hard, striped rocks that were once layers of ancient mud and silt.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH338523
Latitude
57.5310°N
Longitude
4.7767°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Meall a' Bhogair Beag', which translates to the 'Little Hill of the Boggy Place.' This is an apt description of the mossy, saturated peat hags that define the lower approaches from the surrounding glens.
- •Despite its modest height compared to the surrounding Munros, the summit provides a clear, intimate view across Strath na Sheallag toward the remote 'Big Six' peaks of Fisherfield, including the distinctive profiles of Ruadh Stac Mòr and A' Mhaighdean.
- •The hill sits in the shadow of the Fannichs and serves as a natural marker for walkers navigating the long, pathless miles toward the 'Great Wilderness' to the west.
- •If you manage to reach the summit cairn with entirely dry socks, you have likely performed a feat of bog-hopping more impressive than the actual climb.