Meall Chaorach

Rising as a substantial rounded shoulder south of its higher neighbour Beinn a’ Chaorainn, this high Tump offers a quieter perspective on the Lochaber landscape. Its broad, grassy slopes are typical of the central Highlands, rewarding a steady ascent with an excellent vantage point over the winding waters of Loch Laggan.

• •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Meall Chaorach, meaning 'hill of the sheep.' It reflects the hill’s character as high-altitude grazing land, lacking the precipitous crags found on the more alpine peaks deeper in the Lochaber ranges.
• •From the summit, the view to the east is dominated by the dramatic 'Window' notch and the massive inland cliffs of Coire Ardair on the Creag Meagaidh massif, providing a sharp contrast to the gentler slopes underfoot.
• •It is most often visited as the first major high point when tackling the ridge from the south, beginning the climb through the forestry tracks near the Roughburn bridge on the A86.
• •Given its name translates to 'Sheep Hill,' a title shared by dozens of other Scottish peaks, it is fortunate the 815-metre elevation helps distinguish it from its less vertical namesakes.