Scotland
Meall na Duibhe
571M
1875FT
About 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.
Key Statistics
Rank
148th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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149.1m
Nearest Town
Kinlochleven
Geology
You are walking on ancient, shiny sandy layers and volcanic rocks. These formed when molten liquid was squeezed into narrow cracks deep underground.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN226623
Latitude
56.7186°N
Longitude
4.9004°W
Did You Know?
- •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.