Scotland
Meall Ban
654M
2146FT
About Meall Ban
Rising to 654m in the quiet heart of the Grampians, this rounded, heather-clad Hump offers a peaceful alternative to the busier Blair Atholl Munros. Its broad slopes provide a straightforward ascent, rewarding walkers with clear perspectives across the deep troughs of Glen Tilt and Glen Fearnach.
Key Statistics
Rank
138th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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145m
Nearest Town
Invercreran
Geology
You are walking over ancient layers of mud and sand that have been compressed and hardened into the solid rock beneath your feet.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
A' Mhaoile
Beinn Mhic na Ceisich
Beinn Mhic na Ceisich South Top
Meall Blar nan Lochan
Stob Coire Chaluim
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM996498
Latitude
56.5978°N
Longitude
5.2651°W
Did You Know?
- •Meall Bàn translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'White Hill' or 'Fair Hill.' The name likely refers to the pale appearance of its grasses or quartzite outcrops when viewed from a distance, contrasting with the darker peat and heather of the surrounding moorland.
- •From its summit, walkers gain a distinctive 'side-on' view of the Beinn a' Ghlo massif to the west, allowing for a clear sighting of the high scree slopes of Carn nan Gabhar.
- •The hill serves as a prominent landmark for those navigating the historical passes between Glen Tilt and Glen Fearnach, marking the transition into the more remote, rolling terrain of the eastern Grampians.
- •Despite being classified as a Hump and a Tump, it remains largely overlooked by those chasing higher summits, ensuring a degree of solitude rarely found on the nearby Munros.
- •While the name promises a 'White Hill,' the reality is often a masterclass in various shades of Scottish brown, depending entirely on the season and the saturation of the peat.