Scotland
Meall Leacachain
621M
2037FT
About Meall Leacachain
Rising above the A835 near Loch Glascarnoch, this rounded North West Highland summit offers a quiet alternative to the crowded Fannaichs. The terrain is characterized by rugged heather and peat hags at lower levels, leading to a surprisingly airy vantage point overlooking the Dirrie More and the surrounding wilderness.
Key Statistics
Rank
103rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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115m
Nearest Town
Auchlunachan
Geology
Meall Leacachain is built from the Glascarnoch Psammite Formation. This durable rock was originally layers of sand that were compressed and hardened over time.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Meallan Mhurchaidh
Meall Feith Dhiongaig
Meall Feith Dhiongaig
Cnoc Feith nan Cleireach
Meall nan Doireachan
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH244770
Latitude
57.7487°N
Longitude
4.9509°W
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from the Scottish Gaelic Meall Leacachain, which translates as the 'rounded hill of the sloping place', likely referring to the slabby, stony nature of its upper flanks.
- •Though often overlooked by those heading for the neighbouring Munros, the summit provides an exceptional, unobstructed view of the northern faces of the Fannaich range and the distant, jagged skyline of An Teallach.
- •The hill sits within the Dirrie More, a high, wild peat-land pass that historically formed a significant and challenging link between the east coast and the remote settlements of the north-west.
- •It is a hill that commands a great deal of respect from local walkers, mostly because it remains blissfully quiet while the surrounding car parks are overflowing with Munro-baggers.