Scotland
Meall na Fearna
810M
2657FT
About Meall na Fearna
Tucked away behind the popular summits of Ben Vorlich and Stùc a' Chroin, this rounded Corbett offers a quieter alternative for those starting from St Fillans. The terrain is characteristically heathery and often boggy, rewarding the effort with a clear perspective of the Ben Lawers range across Loch Earn.
Key Statistics
Rank
67th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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237m
Nearest Town
St. Fillans
Geology
You are trekking across the Ben Ledi Grit, a solid foundation of ancient sandstone that was hardened and transformed by immense natural pressure.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN650186
Latitude
56.3404°N
Longitude
4.1855°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Meall na Fearna, which translates as ‘Hill of the Alder Tree’, likely referring to the woodland that once lined the lower slopes of Glen Artney.
- •While it can be climbed as a standalone peak from St Fillans, many walkers include it as a rough, pathless extension to the popular Munro circuit of Ben Vorlich and Stùc a' Chroin.
- •The summit provides an excellent vantage point to view the steep, craggy northern faces of the neighbouring Munros, offering a perspective of their scale that isn't visible from the standard ascent routes.
- •The terrain between here and the main ridge is famously boggy; it is the kind of ground where a sturdy pair of walking poles is used primarily as depth-gauges for the peat hags.