Scotland
Meall Coire nan Saobhaidh
825M
2708FT
About Meall Coire nan Saobhaidh
Rising above the Great Glen north of Fort William, this rounded summit is the highest point of the Meall na h-Eilde massif. The terrain is characteristically rugged and boggy Lochaber moorland, but the height grants an excellent perspective of the Grey Corries and the long, silver ribbon of Loch Lochy.
Key Statistics
Rank
109th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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103.3m
Nearest Town
Garrygualach
Geology
The fell is built from the Tarvie Psammite Formation. This is a tough, sandy rock created when ancient layers of sandstone were squeezed and hardened deep underground.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN174951
Latitude
57.0108°N
Longitude
5.0088°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, translating to the 'Hill of the Corrie of the Fox Dens', likely named for the broken, rocky ground in the northern corrie which provided ideal habitat for wildlife.
- •Although the neighbouring Meall na h-Eilde is the better-known 'Corbett' summit, Meall Coire nan Saobhaidh is actually the highest point on the entire ridge by a margin of about six metres.
- •Its position provides a unique vantage point directly over the Great Glen fault line; on a clear day, the vista extends past the Easains and across to the distinctive pointed peaks of the Glen Dessary Munros.
- •Most walkers approach from the south via the Cia-aig waterfalls, following a steep ascent that quickly transitions from dense plantation forestry to a wide, exposed plateau.
- •It is a summit that demands a philosophical approach to bog-hopping; if you manage to reach the top with dry socks, you have successfully defied the fundamental laws of Lochaber drainage.