Scotland
Meall Beithe
693M
2274FT
About Meall Beithe
Rising from the high pass of Lochan na Lairige, this rounded Grampian summit offers a straightforward ascent through typical heathery terrain. At 693m, it serves as an excellent vantage point across the deep trench of Glen Lyon toward the stony peaks of the Tarmachan Ridge and the sprawling Ben Lawers range.
Key Statistics
Rank
125th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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67m
Nearest Town
Glenkinglass Lodge
Geology
You are walking over the Eilde Flags, a durable and glittery sandstone that forms the very heart of this mountain.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN168350
Latitude
56.4720°N
Longitude
4.9757°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for 'Hill of the Birch,' a nod to the trees that likely once blanketed the lower glens before the era of intensive grazing.
- •Located just east of the high pass road to Glen Lyon, the hill is frequently paired with its neighbour, Meall nam Maigheach, for a relatively short day on the high plateau.
- •The summit provides a clear, un-obscured sightline down the length of the Lairig nan Lunn towards the remote waters of Loch Giorra.
- •Navigating the summit plateau in mist requires a keen eye for the map, as the broad, rolling terrain offers very few distinctive landmarks to guide the way.