Scotland
Meall na Feithe Faide
828M
2717FT
About Meall na Feithe Faide
Sitting deep within the Monadhliath plateau, this rounded Grampian summit offers a true sense of Highland isolation. Characterised by expansive peat hags and rolling heather, it is most frequently visited by those traversing the high ground near Càrn Sgulain, providing vast, clear views across the Spey Valley toward the Cairngorms.
Key Statistics
Rank
86th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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68.8m
Nearest Town
Pubil
Geology
You are trekking across layers of hardened sandstone and clay-rich rocks. These compressed materials, including tough quartzites, form the sturdy foundation beneath your boots.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN413453
Latitude
56.5731°N
Longitude
4.5845°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Meall na Feithe Faide, translating as 'hill of the longer boggy stream', a reference to the Allt na Feithe Faide which drains its eastern slopes.
- •It is often included in a long circuit of the Monadhliath Munros, acting as a high-altitude waypoint for walkers moving between Càrn Sgulain and the remote ground to the north.
- •The summit offers an excellent, uninterrupted perspective of the Cairngorm giants across the Spey Valley, specifically the deep northern corries of Braeriach and the sprawling plateau of Moine Mhòr.
- •Navigating the plateau in poor visibility requires sharp compass work, as the undulating terrain and repetitive peat hags offer very few distinct landmarks to the wandering eye.