Scotland
Meall an t-Sithe
601M
1972FT
About Meall an t-Sithe
Rising above the northern shore of Loch a’ Bhraoin, this rugged hill serves as a grandstand for the Dundonnell giants. While overshadowed by its neighbours, the ascent offers a solitary experience through heather and rock, rewarding walkers with an unobstructed, close-up perspective of the jagged An Teallach ridge.
Key Statistics
Rank
112th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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93m
Nearest Town
Auchlunachan
Geology
You are walking on a foundation of sand-based rocks and banded, mud-derived layers. These belong to the sturdy Morar and Glenfinnan geological groups.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Meall na Doire na Saobhaidhe
Meall na Doire na Saobhaidhe
Carn nam Feithean
Meall Dubh
Carn Breac Meadhonach
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH140765
Latitude
57.7396°N
Longitude
5.1246°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Meall an t-Sithe', meaning 'Hill of the Fairy Mound'. In Highland tradition, such hills were often thought to be the homes of the 'Sìthein', the supernatural fairy folk who lived within the landscape.
- •Its position provides a unique perspective of the 'Great Wilderness', offering a direct line of sight into the remote corries of Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair and the sprawling Fisherfield Forest to the west.
- •The hill acts as a natural balcony for Loch a’ Bhraoin; from the summit, the loch appears perfectly framed against the massive, mica-schist slopes of the Fannichs range to the south.
- •Standing at 601 metres, it is high enough to offer a spectacular panorama of Wester Ross, yet remains just obscure enough to ensure you rarely have to share the summit with another soul.