Scotland
Meall a' Chomhlain
635M
2083FT
About Meall a' Chomhlain
Rising above the Great Glen near Fort Augustus, this 635-metre Tump offers a quiet escape from the busier Highland hubs. Located on the western fringes of the Monadhliath, the summit provides a clear perspective over the head of Loch Ness and the rugged peaks of the Kintail forest to the west.
Key Statistics
Rank
226th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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59m
Nearest Town
South Laggan
Geology
As you trek, you're walking over the Glen Fintaig Formation. It is made of ancient sandy and muddy rocks that have been squeezed and hardened over time.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN321936
Latitude
57.0029°N
Longitude
4.7661°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Meall a' Chomhlain', which most likely translates as the 'Hill of the Assembly' or 'Hill of the Company', suggesting its historical use as a local gathering point.
- •Its position provides a bird's-eye view of the Great Glen’s geological fault line and the impressive staircase of locks on the Caledonian Canal at Fort Augustus.
- •To the south, the view is framed by the long ridges of the Corrieyairack Pass, the historic military route constructed by General Wade in the 18th century.
- •While it lacks a formal path to the summit, it offers the rare Highland luxury of guaranteed silence, provided you don't mind the indignant squawk of a disturbed red grouse.