Scotland
Meall a' Choire Dhuibh
741M
2430FT
About Meall a' Choire Dhuibh
Situated in the rugged landscape north of Fort William, this substantial hill rises above the remote reaches of Loch Arkaig. Known as the 'Hill of the Black Corrie', it offers a quiet, pathless ascent through classic Highland heather and rock, providing an intimate perspective of Sgùrr Thuilm and the high peaks of Knoydart.
Key Statistics
Rank
155th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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102.6m
Nearest Town
Glendessary
Geology
You are walking over ancient layers of hardened sandstone and mudstone, interspersed with veins of light-colored, crystal-rich rock.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM918980
Latitude
57.0260°N
Longitude
5.4320°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic in origin, where 'Meall' refers to a rounded hill and 'Choire Dhuibh' means 'of the black corrie', likely named for the deep, shadowed hollow on its northern flank.
- •The summit provides a grandstand view of the distinctively sharp peak of Streap to the southwest, a hill often described as one of the finest non-Munros in the Highlands.
- •Looking southeast across the Great Glen, walkers can see the massive western face of Ben Nevis, which appears as a sprawling grey wall dominating the horizon.
- •While its name promises a dramatic 'black corrie', most visitors are more likely to remember the persistent shades of peat-bog brown encountered during the long, damp approach from the end of the Loch Arkaig road.