Scotland
Meall Liath Choire
549M
1801FT
About Meall Liath Choire
Rising above the Rhidorroch Forest northeast of Ullapool, this rounded heather moorland offers a grandstand view of the Summer Isles. While often bypassed for the nearby Assynt giants, its summit provides an intimate look into the rugged, lochan-studded hinterland that defines the North West Highlands.
Key Statistics
Rank
133rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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252m
Nearest Town
Leckmelm
Geology
You are walking on Glen Achall and Altnaharra psammite, which are ancient, hardened sandstones. These tough rocks were once layers of sediment compressed deep within the earth.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH226961
Latitude
57.9197°N
Longitude
4.9952°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Meall Liath Choire translates from Scottish Gaelic as the 'hill of the grey corrie', a reference to the stony, scoop-shaped hollow on its eastern flank.
- •From the summit, the view west is dominated by the jagged profile of Ben Mor Coigach, while to the south, the massive, notched ridge of An Teallach is clearly visible across Loch Broom.
- •The ascent usually begins from the estate track running alongside Loch Achall, involving a steady climb through the thick heather and peat hags that characterise the Ullapool hinterland.
- •In a region of world-famous mountain monoliths, this hill functions primarily as an excellent place to look at them while enjoying the rare luxury of having the summit entirely to yourself.