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.

• •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.