Scotland
Meall an Aodainn
678M
2224FT
About Meall an Aodainn
Rising above the A9 near Dalwhinnie, this rounded Grampian hump is often overlooked in favour of the neighbouring Munro, Meall Chuaich. It offers a straightforward, heathery ascent and provides a clear perspective of the busy pass below and the sprawling, remote plateau of the Gaick Forest to the east.
Key Statistics
Rank
130th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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102m
Nearest Town
West Laroch
Geology
You are walking on fine, layered rocks and crystal-flecked stone that once filled deep cracks in the earth's crust.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN080525
Latitude
56.6254°N
Longitude
5.1311°W
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from the Scottish Gaelic Meall an Aodainn, meaning ‘hill of the face’ or ‘hill of the forehead’, likely referring to the broad frontal slope that overlooks the Cuaich aqueduct.
- •Positioned just north of Meall Chuaich, it is frequently bypassed by walkers following the estate track toward the higher peaks, making it a quiet alternative for those seeking solitude away from the main bagging routes.
- •The summit offers a commanding view west across the Drumochter Pass to the A’ Mharconaich and Geal-chàrn massifs, providing a sense of scale for the hills guarding the pass into the Highlands.
- •While its status as a Hump is a formal classification based on prominence, the dense heather and occasional peat hags underfoot ensure the ascent feels like a significant physical 'hump' in the more literal sense.