Scotland
Meall Dubh na Caoidhe
688M
2259FT
About Meall Dubh na Caoidhe
Tucked away in the remote heart of the North West Highlands, this rugged peak offers a true wilderness character far from the busy tracks. Its rocky, heathery slopes provide a quiet vantage point for surveying the vastness of Loch Monar and the fortress-like ridges of neighbouring Lurg Mhòr and Bidein a’ Choire Sheasgaich.
Key Statistics
Rank
109th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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100m
Nearest Town
Monar Lodge
Geology
You are walking across layers of hardened sandstone and mudstone. These tough, grainy rocks form the solid foundation of this landscape.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH183434
Latitude
57.4452°N
Longitude
5.0288°W
Did You Know?
- •The Gaelic name Meall Dubh na Caoidhe translates as the 'Black Hill of the Lamenting', likely a reference to the mournful sound of the wind through its high corries or a long-forgotten local event.
- •The hill sits near the western head of Loch Monar, a remote body of water that was significantly enlarged in the 1960s as part of a major hydro-electric scheme, which submerged several old dwellings in the glens below.
- •Summit views are dominated by the 'Big Two' of the Monar Forest—the Munro peaks of Lurg Mhòr and Bidein a' Choire Sheasgaich—which appear as a massive, dark wall of rock to the west.
- •Due to the exceptionally long walk-in required from either Attadale or Glen Carron, this summit is rarely visited, making it a reliable spot for spotting golden eagles or large herds of red deer.
- •The approach involves navigating the infamously soft ground of the Monar forest, where the 'path' is often more of a suggestion than a physical reality.