Scotland
Meall a' Charra
618M
2026FT
About Meall a' Charra
Overlooking the southern shores of Loch Cluanie, this rounded summit offers a quieter alternative to the bustling Glen Shiel Munros. It is a rough, heathery Tump that serves as a fantastic vantage point for studying the South Cluanie Ridge, particularly the steep northern faces of Creag a' Mhaim and Druim Shionnach.
Key Statistics
Rank
154th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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45.1m
Nearest Town
Faskally
Geology
You are walking on dark, carbon-rich layers and lime-rich rocks. These were once ancient muds, transformed by immense heat and pressure deep underground.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN890576
Latitude
56.6969°N
Longitude
3.8132°W
Did You Know?
- •Derived from Scottish Gaelic, the name Meall a' Charra translates as 'the hill of the rock or pillar,' likely referring to the distinctive rocky outcrops and boulders scattered across its higher slopes.
- •The hill provides a bird's-eye view of the Cluanie Dam, completed in 1957; from this height, the scale of the North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board’s engineering project in Glenmoriston becomes strikingly apparent.
- •Because the main A87 trunk road passes so close to its northern base, it is one of the more accessible peaks in the region, though it is frequently bypassed by hikers heading for the more famous 3,000ft peaks nearby.
- •The approach from the west is notoriously boggy, providing a convenient way to determine exactly where your boots have a leak within the first twenty minutes of the walk.