Scotland
Meall an Uillt Chaoil
846M
2775FT
About Meall an Uillt Chaoil
Situated in the remote wilds east of Loch Treig, this substantial rounded hill offers a quieter alternative to the nearby Munros. Rising to 845 metres, its broad, heathery slopes require a determined trek from Corrour, rewarding walkers with a sense of true isolation and expansive views across the desolate Rannoch Moor.
Key Statistics
Rank
93rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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101.3m
Nearest Town
Glenfinnan
Geology
You’re walking across the Beinn An Tuim Striped Formation. This landscape consists of layers of hardened sandstone and mudstone, reinforced by bands of exceptionally tough quartzite.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NM931843
Latitude
56.9037°N
Longitude
5.3994°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Scottish Gaelic in origin, translating as the 'hill of the narrow burn,' likely referring to one of the slender watercourses draining its northern flanks toward the Allt na Lairige.
- •Located in the roadless hinterland between Loch Treig and the Blackwater Reservoir, the most practical approach is via a long walk-in from Corrour station, the highest and most isolated railway stop in the UK.
- •The summit offers a grandstand view of the 'Easains' to the west—Stob Coire Easain and Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin—which rise sharply above the deep glacial trench of Loch Treig.
- •While it falls short of Munro or Corbet status, its classification as a Hump ensures it is a significant topographical feature with a drop of at least 100 metres on all sides.
- •In this boggy corner of the Grampians, 'narrow burn' is a relative term; by the time you have navigated the surrounding peat hags to reach the base, you will likely have encountered several streams that feel considerably wider than the name suggests.