Scotland
Meall Chnaimhean
653M
2142FT
About Meall Chnaimhean
Tucked between Loch Garry and Glen Moriston, this rounded 653m Tump offers a rugged, pathless alternative to the nearby Munros. Its broad, heathery shoulders and peat-scarred terrain provide a sense of true Highland isolation, rewarding those who venture into these quiet uplands with expansive views across the surrounding wild glens.
Key Statistics
Rank
97th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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85m
Nearest Town
Letterewe
Geology
The ground beneath you consists of ancient volcanic rocks from the Loch Maree Group, which were once flowing layers of lava.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG920758
Latitude
57.7244°N
Longitude
5.4940°W
Did You Know?
- •Meall Chnaimhean translates from Scottish Gaelic as the 'Hill of the Bones'. In Highland topography, such a name often points to a place where livestock perished in large numbers during a severe winter, or perhaps marks an old burial site.
- •From the summit, the view to the west is dominated by the sprawling mass of the South Glen Shiel Ridge, while looking south reveals the steep northern faces of the Loch Lochy hills, including Meall na Teanga and Gleouraich.
- •The hill sits within a vast area of trackless moorland; the approach requires navigation through the complex, boggy terrain of the watershed between the River Garry and the River Moriston.
- •If you find yourself here on a misty day, the name 'Hill of the Bones' may feel less like a bit of local history and more like a subtle warning about the local peat hags' appetite for walking boots.