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Scotland
Meall Bhanbhaidh [Meall Bhanabhie]
327M
1072FT
About Meall Bhanbhaidh [Meall Bhanabhie]
Tucking in behind the village of Banavie, this modest Grampian summit offers a grandstand view of the Ben Nevis North Face. The terrain is a mix of forestry and heather, providing a straightforward ascent for those looking to overlook the Caledonian Canal and Loch Linnhe from a quieter perspective.
Key Statistics
Rank
413th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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147.1m
Nearest Town
Banavie
Geology
These hills are formed from the Tarvie Psammite Formation, a durable rock created from ancient layers of sand that were compressed and hardened over time.
Nearby Fells
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OS Grid Reference
NN115789
Latitude
56.8631°N
Longitude
5.0938°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is the Gaelic form of Banavie; 'Meall' refers to a rounded hill, while 'Bhanbhaidh' likely shares a root with the Gaelic 'banbh', meaning a piglet, which was often used in place names to describe the shape of local landforms or the character of a stream.
- •The hill rises directly above Neptune’s Staircase, the longest staircase lock in Britain, making it an excellent short detour for walkers on the Great Glen Way who want a bird's-eye view of the canal's engineering.
- •From the summit, the view across the Great Glen provides one of the most comprehensive angles of the CMD Arête and the sprawling cliffs of the Ben Nevis North Face, features that are often hidden from view when standing in Fort William.
- •While its height is modest, it is officially classified as a Hump—a hill with a prominence of at least 100 metres—a status that grants it more topographical independence than many of the higher subsidiary tops found on the nearby massifs.