Scotland
Meall an Fhithich
294M
965FT
About Meall an Fhithich
Sitting prominently above the village of Catacol on Arran’s north-western coast, this Marilyn offers a rugged, steep ascent through heather and bracken. Though modest in height, its coastal position provides a superb vantage point across the Kilbrannan Sound to Kintyre and into the dramatic glacial interior of the island’s northern peaks.
Key Statistics
Rank
311th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Arran
Prominence
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169m
Nearest Town
Ardanaiseig
Geology
You’re walking on heat-transformed layers of volcanic rock and seabed minerals. These tough, squeezed stones form the sturdy foundation of the fell.
Nearby Fells
Barr a' Ghlaoigh Mor
Creag Thulach
Creag an Aonaich
Cnoc Lochan a' Bhealaich
Cnoc Dubh Loch
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN059267
Latitude
56.3931°N
Longitude
5.1456°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Scottish Gaelic for 'Hill of the Raven' (Meall an Fhithich). It is a common name across the Highlands, denoting high ground frequented by these birds, which still nest among the crags of northern Arran.
- •Despite being under 300 metres tall, it is classified as a Marilyn because it drops away significantly on all sides, making it the highest point for a considerable distance in the immediate area.
- •The summit offers a unique perspective of the 'Arran Alps'; while hikers on the higher Corbetts are often too close to see the scale, this hill provides a perfect wide-angle view of the jagged ridgeline of Caisteal Abhail.
- •It is a classic 'Arran pint-sized peak', managing to pack the leg-straining steepness of a much larger mountain into a vertical climb that is usually over before you have had time to properly regret your footwear choices.