Scotland
Meall na h-Eilde
837M
2747FT
About Meall na h-Eilde
Rising between the Great Glen and Glen Garry, this bulky Corbett offers a quieter alternative to the busier peaks of nearby Lochaber. Characterised by its broad, heathery slopes and rounded profile, the summit provides a sweeping vantage point over Loch Lochy and the rugged hinterland of Knoydart.
Key Statistics
Rank
100th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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450m
Nearest Town
Fort William
Geology
You are walking on the Tarvie Psammite Formation. This rock consists of ancient layers of sand that were compressed and hardened into the solid ground beneath your boots.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN185946
Latitude
57.0068°N
Longitude
4.9904°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic Meall na h-Eilde, meaning 'hill of the hind'. This suggests a long-standing historical association with red deer stalking in the high ground between Loch Arkaig and Glen Garry.
- •This hill is typically climbed in tandem with its neighbour, Meall Coire Lochain, which sits to the southwest. A high-level ridge walk connects the two, providing an efficient day's walking from the road near Achnacarry.
- •The summit cairn serves as an excellent grandstand for the Great Glen; the view stretches south to the looming mass of the Ben Nevis range and the Grey Corries, and north across the waters of Loch Garry.
- •Though the name translates as 'Hill of the Hind', you may find that the local red deer are significantly more adept at navigating the lower, boggy slopes than a hillwalker attempting to find a dry line through the peat hags.