Meall na Duibhe

Tucked away in the Lochaber wilds near Fort William, this rugged Hump offers a quieter alternative to the nearby high peaks. Its heathery, often pathless slopes lead to a summit with commanding views over the Great Glen and the southern reaches of Loch Lochy, framed by the distant Grey Corries.

• •The name translates from Gaelic as 'Hill of the Blackness,' likely referring to the dark, peaty terrain or the deep shadows cast over the surrounding glens during the winter months.
• •To the southeast, the massive bulk of Ben Nevis and the Aonachs dominates the skyline, while the summit provides a clear line of sight down the length of Loch Lochy towards the Great Glen Fault.
• •The hill sits within the historic lands of the Clan Cameron, overlooking Achnacarry, a site famously used for elite Commando training during the Second World War.
• •Given its modest height and lack of a main path, you are considerably more likely to encounter a local red deer than another human walker on these slopes.