Scotland
Meall Luidh Mor
514M
1686FT
About Meall Luidh Mor
Rising above the south-eastern shores of Loch Ness, this rounded moorland hill offers a quieter alternative to the Great Glen’s busier trails. Its status as a Marilyn ensures a commanding perspective over Fort Augustus and the sprawling Monadhliath plateau, though the heather-clad slopes require a keen eye for navigation.
Key Statistics
Rank
176th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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153m
Nearest Town
Roughburn
Geology
The ground beneath you consists of tough, layered mudstones and solid, granite-like rock that form the rugged foundation of this peak.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN416797
Latitude
56.8816°N
Longitude
4.6012°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as the 'Great Hill of the Marsh,' which accurately reflects the peaty, damp character of the moorland plateau it occupies.
- •Its position makes it an excellent vantage point for watching boat traffic on the southern reach of Loch Ness and the stepped locks of the Caledonian Canal at Fort Augustus.
- •Hikers often visit the hill while exploring the nearby Corrieyairack Pass, a significant 18th-century military road constructed by General Wade to link Fort Augustus with Dalwhinnie.
- •The 'Mòr' (meaning large or great) in its name is strictly relative; while it dominates its immediate neighbors, it is comfortably dwarfed by the Monadhliath giants rising to the east.