Scotland
Meall Giubhais
662M
2173FT
About Meall Giubhais
Rising above the Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve, this rugged Tump offers a quieter alternative to the neighbouring Torridon giants. Its heathery slopes lead to a quartzite-shattered summit plateau, providing a grandstand view of Slioch across Loch Maree and the formidable Triple Buttress of Coire Mhic Fhearchair.
Key Statistics
Rank
127th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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73m
Nearest Town
Dalnacroich
Geology
Beneath your feet lies the Glenfinnan Group, made of a hardy rock called psammite. This foundation formed when ancient layers of sand were squeezed into solid stone.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH306507
Latitude
57.5151°N
Longitude
4.8297°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic for 'Hill of the Fir Tree.' This refers to the ancient Caledonian Scots pines that still populate the lower slopes and the islands of nearby Loch Maree, representing some of the most significant native woodland remnants in the Highlands.
- •The hill is a key feature of Britain’s first National Nature Reserve, established in 1951 to protect the unique habitat and the rare species, such as the pine marten and golden eagle, that frequent this terrain.
- •From the summit, walkers gain an exceptional look at the Moine Thrust, a geological fault where the white Cambrian quartzite of the peak creates a stark colour contrast against the red Torridonian sandstone of the surrounding glens.
- •While its height of 662 metres keeps it off the Munro and Corbett lists, it remains one of the few spots in Wester Ross where you can study the tiered cliffs of Beinn Eighe without having to actually scramble up them.