Scotland
Meall Blair
657M
2154FT
About Meall Blair
Situated in the wild lands between Loch Treig and the West Highland Line, this broad Graham offers a quieter alternative to the neighbouring Munros. Its heathery slopes lead to a rounded summit with commanding views over the Grey Corries and the remote expanse of the Ben Alder forest to the east.
Key Statistics
Rank
209th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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213m
Nearest Town
Fort William
Geology
You are walking on hardened sands and dark, crystalline rocks. These were reshaped by heat and pressure to form the rugged foundation beneath your feet.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN077950
Latitude
57.0060°N
Longitude
5.1682°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Meall Blàir', meaning 'Hill of the Plain' or 'Hill of the Field', likely referring to the relatively level, boggy plateau from which the summit rises.
- •Lying in one of the most remote corners of the Grampians, the hill is most easily accessed by using the West Highland Line, starting either from the isolated Corrour station or the small settlement of Fersit.
- •The summit provides an exceptional perspective of the deep glacial trough of Loch Treig to the west and the massive quartzite ridges of the Grey Corries, specifically Stob Choire Claurigh.
- •Despite its modest height compared to its neighbours, its status as a Graham and a Marilyn makes it a frequent target for baggers looking to escape the busier trails of the nearby Mamores.
- •The summit offers a grandstand view of the West Highland Line; if your timing is right, you can watch the train snake through the wilderness—a rare reminder of civilization in an otherwise silent landscape.