Scotland
Meall Dhamh
814M
2669FT
About Meall Dhamh
Meall Dhamh is the slightly overlooked sibling of Cruach Ardrain, standing at a respectable 813 metres. It is often bypassed by Munro-baggers racing for the main peak, which is a shame because it offers excellent views of the Crianlarich hills without the summit crowds.
Key Statistics
Rank
63rd Highest in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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46.1m
Nearest Town
Crianlarich
Geology
Silurian Slates & Gritstone
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN398216
Latitude
56.3595°N
Longitude
4.5946°W
Did You Know?
- •It serves as the northern shoulder to the mighty Cruach Ardrain, acting as a strategic gateway for those approaching the massif from the village of Crianlarich.
- •The name translates from Gaelic as 'Round Hill of the Stag,' a popular moniker in the Highlands that suggests the local deer were historically much more organized than the hikers.
- •Geologically, the area is characterized by mica-schist, which creates the rugged, craggy terrain that gives the Breadalbane hills their distinctive, splintered appearance.
- •While Cruach Ardrain steals the spotlight as a Munro, Meall Dhamh is classified as a Corbett Top, making it a sanctuary for those who prefer solitude over peak-bagging checklists.
- •The ascent from the north is famous for its 'atmospheric' bogs; it is the sort of terrain where you start the day with dry socks and end it reconsidering your life choices.