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Scotland
Meall an Tagraidh [Meall an t-Sagairt]
760M
2493FT
About Meall an Tagraidh [Meall an t-Sagairt]
Rising above the remote upper reaches of Glen Roy, this rounded Grampian summit offers a quieter alternative to the nearby Munros. Its heathery slopes provide a grandstand view of the Ben Nevis massif and the Grey Corries, overlooking the unique geological spectacle of the Parallel Roads in the glen below.
Key Statistics
Rank
142nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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133.5m
Nearest Town
Clunes
Geology
You are walking over hard, striped rocks created from ancient layers of sand and mud that were compressed and heated deep underground.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN194940
Latitude
57.0017°N
Longitude
4.9752°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Meall an t-Sagairt translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Hill of the Priest', while the alternative name Meall an Tagraidh suggests a 'Hill of Pleading' or 'Claim', potentially hinting at an old boundary dispute between local estates.
- •Positioned near the head of Glen Roy, the hill overlooks the famous 'Parallel Roads'—three distinct shorelines carved into the valley sides by ice-dammed lakes during the last Ice Age.
- •The summit is a fine vantage point for surveying the remote Monadhliath plateau to the east, contrasting sharply with the jagged skyline of the Lochaber giants visible to the west.
- •Given the trackless terrain and the hill’s name, reaching the summit in a thick Monadhliath mist requires a level of navigational faith that its namesake would surely appreciate.