Meall na h-Aisre

Rising above the head of the Spey valley near the Corrieyairack Pass, this high, rounded Corbett epitomises the expansive, rolling character of the Monadhliath plateau. It is a remote, often peat-haggish walk from Melgarve, rewarding hikers with clear perspectives across the Great Glen toward the Nevis Range and the Grey Corries.

• •Gaelic Meall na h-Aisre translates as 'Hill of the Pass'. The 'pass' in question is likely the historic Corrieyairack, which skirts the mountain's southern slopes and served as a vital artery for General Wade's 18th-century military road.
• •This is a remote Corbett of the Monadhliath range and is usually climbed in tandem with its neighbour, Gairbeinn, via a high-level crossing that avoids dropping back into the Spey valley.
• •From the summit, the Grey Corries and the Ben Nevis massif are clearly visible to the west, providing a rugged skyline that contrasts with the softer, undulating moorland of the immediate area.
• •General Wade’s 18th-century military road nearby was built to facilitate the rapid movement of government troops, but the saturated peat hags on the hill's upper slopes ensure that any modern ascent remains a stubbornly slow affair.