Scotland
Meall Coire na Gaoithe'n Ear
801M
2629FT
About Meall Coire na Gaoithe'n Ear
Rising within the vast, rolling plateau of the Grampians, this rounded summit offers a sense of immense scale and solitude. Reaching over 800 metres, its heather-clad slopes and high-altitude corries provide a rugged experience for walkers, rewarding the climb with wide, earned views across the surrounding Scottish Highlands.
Key Statistics
Rank
119th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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30.6m
Nearest Town
Barrisdale
Geology
You are hiking across a blend of hard, sandy rocks and layered, clay-rich stones. These durable materials form the mountain’s rugged slopes and solid foundation.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NM867997
Latitude
57.0389°N
Longitude
5.5173°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Meall Coire na Gaoithe’n Ear', which translates as the 'Hill of the Eastern Corrie of the Wind', referring to the deep, wind-scoured hollow on its eastern flank.
- •Classified as a Tump, this peak is part of a high, undulating landscape where navigation can become notoriously difficult in low cloud due to the lack of distinct landmarks on the broad plateau.
- •The summit provides an excellent vantage point for viewing the sprawling Monadhliath range and the deeper glens that carve through this remote section of the Grampian Mountains.
- •While its name specifically marks out an 'Eastern Corrie of the Wind', seasoned walkers will find that the wind on this exposed 800-metre ridge rarely feels restricted to a single direction.