Scotland
Meall an Fheadain
204M
669FT
About Meall an Fheadain
Rising from the rugged Coigach peninsula, this modest Marilyn is characterized by its Lewisian gneiss outcrops and thick heather. Despite its low elevation, the summit serves as a premier coastal lookout, offering a perspective on the Summer Isles and the iconic, jagged silhouettes of Stac Pollaidh and Suilven to the north.
Key Statistics
Rank
617th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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178m
Nearest Town
Polbain
Geology
You are walking on sandstone from the Aultbea Formation. This rock type forms the sturdy foundation of the fell beneath your feet.
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NB998109
Latitude
58.0425°N
Longitude
5.3921°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Meall an Fheadain is Gaelic for 'Hill of the Streamlet' or 'Hill of the Cleft,' likely referring to the narrow watercourses that drain its southern slopes toward Badenscallie.
- •Though only 204 metres high, it earns its Marilyn status due to its isolation from the higher Ben More Coigach massif, separated by the low-lying pass used by the historic 'postie’s path'.
- •The summit provides an exceptional vantage point for studying the 'knock and lochan' topography of the North West Highlands, a landscape of rocky knolls and small pools carved by ancient glaciers.
- •It is a hill that proves height isn't everything; you can reach the summit in less time than it takes to boil a decent pot of potatoes, yet the view of the Coigach coast is world-class.