Scotland
Meall Bhasiter
717M
2351FT
About Meall Bhasiter
Rising to 716.7 metres in a remote corner of the Highlands, this rounded summit offers a wild, pathless ascent. Located within reach of Kyle of Lochalsh, its position between Loch Monar and Loch Mullardoch provides a sense of deep isolation and an unfiltered perspective across the rugged, high ridges of the Monar Forest.
Key Statistics
Rank
166th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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142.5m
Nearest Town
Kylesmorar
Geology
You are walking on the Morar Group, a foundation composed of hard, sandy rocks and fine-grained, clay-like layers.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NM846971
Latitude
57.0146°N
Longitude
5.5496°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic in origin, likely derived from Meall a' Bhàsiteir, which translates as the 'Hill of the Executioner'. In Highland toponymy, such names often mark historical sites of local justice or are associated with grim folk legends, though the specific story here has been lost over time.
- •From the summit, walkers gain a distinctive, earned view of the massive northern corries of Sgùrr na Lapaich and the long, remote stretch of Loch Monar winding westward into the wild heart of the Monar Forest.
- •The hill is classified as both a Hump and a Tump, signifying its status as a summit with a drop of at least 100 metres on all sides. These classifications identify it as a physically independent peak, despite being surrounded by the much higher Munros of the Loch Mullardoch circuit.
- •Given the staggering amount of pathless peat hag and deep heather guarding the slopes, any historical executioner would have required remarkable physical fitness just to reach their place of work.