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
Letterewe
Geology
You are walking on the Loch Maree Group, a foundation of ancient volcanic rocks and shimmering, layered stones that were once muddy sediments.
Nearby Fells
Stob Bealach a' Chuirn
Stob Bealach a' Chuirn
Stob Bealach a' Chuirn East Top
Cuirn Mhic Leoid
Meall a' Choire Ghlais
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.