Scotland
Meall Gorm SE Top
922M
3026FT
About Meall Gorm SE Top
Tucked away in the wild heart of the Fannichs, this high Munro Top occupies a wind-scoured ridge overlooking the deep waters of Loch Fannich. Situated on the eastern approach to Meall Gorm, the terrain is typical of these remote northern giants: a mix of short grass and shattered schist.
Key Statistics
Rank
35th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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19.4m
Nearest Town
Achanalt
Geology
You are walking on the Glascarnoch Psammite Formation. This durable rock was originally formed from ancient layers of sand that were hardened deep underground.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH232691
Latitude
57.6777°N
Longitude
4.9665°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Meall Gorm', which translates as 'blue hill' or 'green-blue hill', a common descriptor in the Highlands for peaks that appear hazy in the distance.
- •It acts as a strategic waypoint on the high-level ridge connecting Meall Gorm to An Coileachan, forming part of the classic, long-distance eastern circuit of the Fannichs range.
- •The summit offers a particularly clear view of the formidable, conical profile of Sgùrr Mòr to the northwest, which dominates the skyline of the North West Highlands.
- •Reaching this point typically requires a round trip of over 20 kilometres from the A835 near Braemore, involving a significant trek through the remote, often boggy hinterland before the ridge is gained.
- •Standing at over 922 metres, this summit is taller than many 'primary' Munros in the Southern Highlands, yet its status as a Top ensures it remains a quiet spot frequently bypassed by peak-baggers.