Scotland
Meall Mheinnidh
722M
2368FT
About Meall Mheinnidh
Tucked away in the Letterewe Forest, this remote Graham is defined by the formidable crags of its northern face. It sits in a wild landscape north of Loch Maree, offering a rugged, pathless experience for those seeking isolation away from the busier Munros of the North West Highlands.
Key Statistics
Rank
72nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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233.1m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking on the Loch Maree Group, a foundation of ancient volcanic rocks and shimmering, layered stones that were once muddy sediments.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG954748
Latitude
57.7167°N
Longitude
5.4352°W
Did You Know?
- •Derived from the Scottish Gaelic Meall Mheinnidh, the name translates as 'Hill of the Ore' or 'Hill of the Mine', likely a reference to the presence of minerals or the metallic sheen of the Lewisian gneiss rock when wet.
- •The summit offers one of the best vantage points for appreciating the scale of Beinn Lair’s massive northern cliffs, as well as a clear sightline over the wooded islands of Loch Maree toward the fortress-like peak of Slioch.
- •Situated deep within the 'Great Wilderness', it is frequently climbed as part of a demanding circuit from Poolewe that often includes its neighbouring Graham, Beinn Airigh Charr.
- •Despite standing at over 700 metres, its proximity to the vast bulk of Beinn Lair can make it feel like a mere foothill, though the steep, pathless ascent will quickly correct any such illusions.