Scotland
Meall an Fhuarain
578M
1896FT
About Meall an Fhuarain
Rising above the labyrinthine lochans of Inverpolly, this rounded summit offers a perspective often missed by those rushing for the nearby Munros. Though modest in height, its position provides an unparalleled look at the iconic silhouettes of Stac Pollaidh and Cùl Mòr across the water-scored gneiss landscape of the Coigach peninsula.
Key Statistics
Rank
118th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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341m
Nearest Town
Ledmore
Geology
You are walking on the Altnaharra Psammite Formation. This tough rock, known as psammite, was created from ancient layers of sand compressed deep underground.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NC280023
Latitude
57.9773°N
Longitude
4.9093°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Hill of the Spring' (from 'fuaran'), likely referring to a reliable water source found on its slopes amidst the surrounding peat hags.
- •The summit acts as a natural grandstand for the famous inselbergs of the far north-west, offering a unique low-level angle that emphasizes how abruptly Suilven and Cùl Beag rise from the moorland.
- •Most walkers approach from the south near Loch Lurgainn, picking a route through complex, pathless terrain that requires more navigational focus than the height might suggest.
- •While it lacks the jagged Torridonian sandstone architecture of its more famous neighbours, it compensates by being significantly less likely to have a queue of people at the cairn.