Scotland
Meall a' Ghrianain
772M
2533FT
About Meall a' Ghrianain
Rising above the wild moors of the Dirrie More, this broad, heathery hill offers a sense of vast space away from more crowded trails. Its rounded profile belies a rugged character, providing a vantage point over the stark landscape of the North West Highlands and the formidable peaks of the Fannich forest.
Key Statistics
Rank
41st Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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127m
Nearest Town
Lochluichart
Geology
You are walking over layers of gritty sandstone and rubbly rock, alongside hard, granular stones shaped by intense pressure.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH365775
Latitude
57.7582°N
Longitude
4.7487°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Hill of the Sunny Spot' or 'Hill of the Sun-bower', suggesting a summit that catches the light or was historically noted for its exposure to the sun compared to the deeper, darker glens nearby.
- •From the summit, walkers are rewarded with a direct, uninterrupted view across the deep trough of Gleann Beag to the massive quartzite-capped peak of Beinn Dearg and its neighbouring giants.
- •Situated near the Dirrie More, the high pass between Garve and Ullapool, it serves as a prominent landmark for travellers on the A835, though it remains relatively quiet compared to the nearby Munro circuits.
- •While the name promises a 'sunny spot', the reality of the Dirrie More means you are far more likely to be navigating by compass through a relentless Highland haar than basking in any actual warmth.