Scotland
Meall Daill
875M
2870FT
About Meall Daill
Situated in the wild interior of the Forest of Atholl, this broad-backed Grampian peak provides a sense of deep isolation. Often overlooked in favour of the nearby Munro, Beinn Dearg, it offers a pathless, heather-clad ascent to a high plateau overlooking the remote headwaters of the Allt Scheicheachan.
Key Statistics
Rank
70th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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132.1m
Nearest Town
Pubil
Geology
Your path crosses a mix of hard, crystalline quartzite and softer, lime-rich flaky rocks. These layers form the rugged foundation of the fell beneath your feet.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN411434
Latitude
56.5561°N
Longitude
4.5857°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Meall Dail', which translates as 'Hill of the Meadow', likely referring to the grazing land found in the glens below the main massif.
- •It is frequently bypassed by walkers heading for Beinn Dearg, which sits just three kilometres to the north across a high, boggy col.
- •The most direct approach involves a long, steady walk-in from Blair Atholl via the track alongside the Banvie Burn, passing the remote Allt Scheicheachan bothy.
- •To the east, the summit offers an excellent perspective into the uninhabited depths of Glen Bruar, one of the most secluded valleys in the southern Grampians.
- •Navigating the plateau in mist requires a certain stoicism, as the local terrain is essentially a masterclass in the architectural possibilities of the peat hag.