Meall Dhuin Croisg

About Meall Dhuin Croisg

Rising above the farm of Duncroisk in Glen Lochay, this broad, heathery shoulder is often bypassed by those heading for the Munro of Meall Ghaordaidh. It offers a quieter perspective of the Glen Lochay hills, with a rugged, pathless character that rewards those looking to escape the busier main bagging routes.

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• •The name is Gaelic in origin; 'Meall' signifies a rounded hill, while 'Dhuin Croisg' refers to the 'hill of the fort of the crossing,' likely linked to the historic settlement of Duncroisk at its southern foot.
• •Near the base of the hill at Duncroisk are several significant cup-and-ring marked stones, prehistoric rock art that suggests this particular hillside has been a site of human significance for thousands of years.
• •While often ignored in favor of higher ground, the summit provides an excellent, unobstructed view south across the glen to the jagged profile of the Tarmachan Ridge and the massive bulk of Ben Lawers.
• •The hill is a natural gatekeeper to the Allt Dhùin Croisg, the burn whose valley provides the standard, if notoriously boggy, ascent route for walkers heading into the high Southern Highlands.
• •The terrain is a masterclass in Highland peat hags; visiting the summit in a wet autumn is less a walk and more a tactical exercise in avoiding knee-deep immersion.