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Scotland
Meall an Uillt Riabhaich [Meall Liath na Doire Mhoir]
507M
1663FT
About Meall an Uillt Riabhaich [Meall Liath na Doire Mhoir]
Rising above the eastern slopes of Glen Bruar near Blair Atholl, this rounded moorland summit offers a quiet alternative to the busier Munros nearby. The terrain is predominantly heather and peat hags, rewarding those who venture off-track with expansive, lonely views across the wilder reaches of the Lochaber region.
Key Statistics
Rank
181st Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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137m
Nearest Town
Camusericht
Geology
You are walking on granodiorite, a granite-like rock that formed deep underground as part of the massive Rannoch Moor Pluton.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN491615
Latitude
56.7207°N
Longitude
4.4674°W
Did You Know?
- •The Gaelic name Meall an Uillt Riabhaich translates as the 'hill of the brindled burn,' while its alternative name, Meall Liath na Doire Mhòir, means the 'grey hill of the great grove.'
- •It is often overlooked by walkers heading toward the stony Munro of Beinn Dearg, yet the summit provides a superior, unobstructed perspective of the deep trench of Glen Bruar.
- •Reaching the top involves navigating pathless, high-altitude moorland, where the presence of peat hags and heather makes for slow but atmospheric progress away from the main estate tracks.
- •Classified as both a Hump and a Tump, the hill's 100-metre prominence ensures it stands as a distinct landmark against the skyline when viewed from the south.