Scotland
Meall a' Choire Ghlais
900M
2953FT
About Meall a' Choire Ghlais
Rising above the remote moors south-west of Fort Augustus, this bulky Grampian summit offers a quiet, pathless alternative to the busier Great Glen peaks. Its broad, heathery slopes require careful navigation, but the height provides commanding views across the sprawling Monadhliath plateau and the distant, jagged skyline of the Knoydart peaks.
Key Statistics
Rank
59th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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34.4m
Nearest Town
Greenfield
Geology
Meall a' Choire Ghlais is built from a foundation of hard, transformed sandstone and solid granite. These rocks create the sturdy ground beneath your boots.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN219957
Latitude
57.0180°N
Longitude
4.9353°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Scottish Gaelic, translating as 'hill of the grey corrie,' likely referring to the stony, weathered bowl of Coire Glas on its eastern flank.
- •It is frequently climbed in conjunction with the neighbouring Gairbeinn, often utilizing parts of the Corrieyairack Pass, General Wade’s 18th-century military road that crosses the high ground to the north.
- •The summit offers an exceptional vantage point over the Great Glen, with views stretching west towards the peaks of the South Glen Shiel Ridge and the distinctive profiles of the Grey Corries.
- •Reaching 900.2 metres, the hill is a notable 'near-miss' for higher status, sitting less than 15 metres below the threshold required to be classified as a Munro.
- •A visit here offers a masterclass in navigating Scottish peat hags; it is the sort of terrain where a compass and a sense of humour are equally essential pieces of kit.