Scotland
Meall a' Bhogair Mor
671M
2201FT
About Meall a' Bhogair Mor
Rising within the vast moorlands of the North West Highlands, this broad Tump provides a quiet, pathless experience away from the crowded Munros. At 670 metres, its heathery, undulating summit offers a sense of profound isolation and a perspective on the wilder, less-trodden stretches between Glen Carron and Loch Monar.
Key Statistics
Rank
121st Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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76m
Nearest Town
Dalnacroich
Geology
The ground beneath you is formed from ancient mud and sand, baked by intense heat and pressure into the tough, crystalline rocks of the Ben Wyvis formation.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH330521
Latitude
57.5283°N
Longitude
4.7896°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Meall a' Bhogair Mhòir', which translates as the 'large hill of the soft or boggy place', a fitting description for the mossy terrain found on its lower flanks.
- •The summit provides an uninterrupted view south towards the remote Monar Forest peaks, specifically the distinctive profiles of Bidein a' Choire Sheasgaich and Lurg Mhòr across the glens.
- •Despite its modest stature as a Tump, it serves as a significant landmark for those navigating the rugged moorland gap between the A890 road and the northern shores of Loch Monar.
- •True to its name, the approach often provides a rigorous and involuntary test of a hillwalker's gaiters among the sprawling, saturated peat hags.