Scotland
Meall Glac Tigh-fail
521M
1709FT
About Meall Glac Tigh-fail
Rising above the isolated Scoraig peninsula between Loch Broom and Little Loch Broom, this Marilyn offers a wild, pathless experience. The terrain is typical of the rugged North West Highlands—heathy, boggy, and rocky. Reaching the summit rewards you with a superb perspective of the Summer Isles and the jagged ridge of An Teallach.
Key Statistics
Rank
146th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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178m
Nearest Town
Auchlunachan
Geology
The ground beneath you is the Altnaharra Psammite Formation. This durable, sandy rock was once ancient sandstone that has been hardened and changed by heat and pressure.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH161827
Latitude
57.7968°N
Longitude
5.0954°W
Did You Know?
- •The Gaelic name Meall Glac Tigh-fail translates roughly as the 'hill of the hollow of the house of the enclosure,' likely referring to a long-lost shieling or dwelling nestled in a sheltered fold of the lower slopes.
- •As the high point of the Scoraig peninsula, the summit acts as a grandstand for the 'Great Wilderness' to the south, offering an unobstructed view of the Fisherfield Forest peaks, including the distinctively notched profile of An Teallach.
- •The hill is most commonly approached from Badrallach, following the coastal path towards the off-grid community of Scoraig before striking uphill into increasingly rugged, pathless terrain.
- •Despite its modest height of 521 metres, its position jutting out into the Minch means it catches the full brunt of Atlantic weather, often making it feel significantly more exposed than its inland neighbours.
- •While the name mentions a 'house,' the only residence you are likely to encounter at the summit is a cairn and a great deal of wind-blown heather.