Meall Ailein

Rising between the southern shore of Loch Torridon and the waters of Loch Damh, this modest heathery hump offers a vantage point far exceeding its modest stature. While overshadowed by the nearby Torridon giants, its position provides a clear, spectacular perspective across the water to the triple peaks of Beinn Alligin.

• •The name is Scottish Gaelic for 'Hill of the Green Meadow', likely referring to the softer grazing found on its lower slopes compared to the barren Torridon sandstone nearby.
• •The summit offers an unobstructed view of the 'Horns' of Beinn Alligin, providing a sense of scale for the Great Wilderness peaks that is often lost when standing directly beneath them.
• •Despite its low elevation, the terrain is typical of the North West Highlands—expect a pathless, rough mix of thick heather and damp moss that makes this Hump feel like a genuine mountain excursion.
• •It serves as an ideal retreat when the wind is too high for the ridges; you get the scenery of the high peaks with significantly less chance of being blown into the next glen.