Scotland
Meall a' Chrathaich East Top
639M
2097FT
About Meall a' Chrathaich East Top
Situated high above the western shores of Loch Ness near Fort Augustus, this rounded Tump offers a rugged, pathless experience. Part of the broader Monadhliath plateau's western fringe, its heathery slopes provide a quiet alternative to the busier Great Glen Way, rewarding hikers with expansive views across the Great Glen.
Key Statistics
Rank
122nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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35.1m
Nearest Town
Achnaconeran
Geology
You’re standing on the Tarvie Psammite Formation. This rugged rock began as ancient sand that was compressed into the solid, durable foundation beneath your feet.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Meall a' Chrathaich
Meall nan Oighreagan
Meall nan Oighreagan SE Top
Meall nan Oighreagan SE Top
Meall a' Chrathaich West Top
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH364223
Latitude
57.2620°N
Longitude
4.7142°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Meall a' Chrathaich translates from Scottish Gaelic as the 'Hill of the Shaking' or 'Quaking Hill', which likely refers to the unstable, boggy nature of the peat-covered summit plateau.
- •This summit is the easterly neighbor of the primary Meall a' Chrathaich; together they form a sprawling area of high moorland between Glen Moriston and the Great Glen.
- •The summit provides an excellent vantage point for viewing the southern end of Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal locks at Fort Augustus, framed by the distant Monadhliath Mountains to the east.
- •Approaches typically involve navigating the dense forestry plantations that cloak the lower slopes, eventually breaking out onto open, trackless heather and moss.
- •Despite the 'shaking' implied by its name, the most significant movement you will likely encounter is the swaying of cotton grass in the persistent Highland wind.