Scotland
Meall an Uillt Bhain
607M
1992FT
About Meall an Uillt Bhain
Rising above the coastal landscape near Glenelg, this rugged Tump offers a quintessential West Highland experience away from the crowds. Its slopes are characterized by rough grass and heather, typical of the Lochalsh hills. The climb provides an impressive vantage point overlooking the Sound of Sleat and the narrows of Kylerhea.
Key Statistics
Rank
240th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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37.6m
Nearest Town
Kinloch Hourn
Geology
The ground beneath you is composed of fine-grained rocks from the Glenfinnan Group, which originally formed from layers of ancient mud and silt.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NG971056
Latitude
57.0965°N
Longitude
5.3510°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for 'Hill of the White Burn,' likely referring to one of the fast-flowing, aerated streams that cut through its lower slopes after heavy rainfall.
- •Positioned just south of the Kylerhea narrows, the hill overlooks the historic route of the Skye cattle drovers, who once swam their herds across the water to reach the mainland markets.
- •The summit provides a clear, earned view of the Cuillin of Skye to the west and the spectacular, steep-sided peak of Beinn Sgritheall rising above Loch Hourn to the south.
- •At 1,992 feet, the summit falls just eight feet short of the 2,000-foot milestone, a proximity that ensures it remains a quiet spot mostly visited by locals rather than those chasing list-based statistics.