Scotland
Meall an Dubh Lochain
759M
2491FT
About Meall an Dubh Lochain
Rising above the historic Corrieyairack Pass, this rounded Monadhliath summit offers a rugged, pathless experience characteristic of the high Grampian moorlands. While often overlooked for nearby Corbetts, it provides a quiet vantage point over the Great Glen towards the distant, jagged silhouettes of the South Kintail forest.
Key Statistics
Rank
131st Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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45m
Nearest Town
Crathie
Geology
Beneath your boots lies a granite-like foundation featuring ancient slabs of hardened mud and sand that were trapped within the cooling molten rock.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH497005
Latitude
57.0709°N
Longitude
4.4808°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic in origin, translating as 'Hill of the Little Black Loch,' referring to the small, dark pool nestled among the peat hags on its eastern slopes.
- •The hill overlooks the Corrieyairack Pass, a route famously used by General Wade in the 1730s to link Fort Augustus with Dalwhinnie for troop movements.
- •To the north-west, the summit offers an earned view down the length of Loch Ness, with the village of Fort Augustus appearing as a small cluster at the water's edge.
- •Navigating this broad plateau requires focus, as the terrain is a classic Monadhliath mix of confusing peat hags and heather-clad hummocks that look remarkably similar in low cloud.
- •The sense of isolation on the summit is only slightly tempered by the proximity of the sprawling Stronelairg wind farm, which provides a modern, spinning backdrop to the east.