Scotland
Meall a' Mheanbh-chruidh
819M
2685FT
About Meall a' Mheanbh-chruidh
Rising above the eastern shores of Loch Ness near Fort Augustus, this rounded Monadhliath summit offers a quiet, pathless alternative to the busier Great Glen trails. The terrain is typically heathery and peat-scarred, rewarding those who navigate its broad slopes with a wild sense of isolation and expansive views across the Monadhliath plateau.
Key Statistics
Rank
71st Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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129.6m
Nearest Town
Roughburn
Geology
You are walking over layers of hardened sandstone and tough, quartz-rich rocks. The ground is also formed from a massive section of granite-like stone.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN394894
Latitude
56.9678°N
Longitude
4.6434°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as the 'hill of the small cattle,' likely indicating historical use as a high summer pasture for calves or sheep.
- •Standing on the western fringe of the Monadhliath, the summit provides a clear perspective of the Great Glen Fault, with views extending across Loch Ness to the high peaks of Glen Shiel and Glen Affric.
- •The hill is often climbed as part of a long, wild circuit from the Corrieyairack Pass, an 18th-century military road built by General Wade to link Fort Augustus with Dalwhinnie.
- •The 'small cattle' mentioned in the name have been largely replaced by peat hags, which are significantly harder to herd and far less likely to move out of your path.