Scotland
Meall na Lice
584M
1916FT
About Meall na Lice
Rising above the eastern shores of Loch Lochy, this rugged Lochaber Hump offers a quiet, heathery alternative to the nearby Munros. The terrain is typical of the Great Glen fringes—steep and occasionally boggy—leading to a summit that provides an earned, close-up perspective of the massive eastern faces of Sròn a' Choire Ghairbh.
Key Statistics
Rank
143rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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114m
Nearest Town
Rannoch Station
Geology
You are walking on a mix of granite-like rock and shiny, hardened sandstone. These stones form the solid foundation beneath your feet.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN380667
Latitude
56.7636°N
Longitude
4.6519°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, with 'Lice' being the genitive of 'leac', meaning a flat stone or slab; in this landscape, it likely refers to the prominent rocky slabs visible on its southern slopes.
- •The hill overlooks the historic site of Kilfinnan, where the Cille Fhionnan graveyard serves as the traditional resting place for the Chiefs of the MacDonells of Glengarry.
- •From the summit, walkers are rewarded with a particularly clear view of the Great Glen fault line cutting through the Highlands, with the waters of Loch Lochy stretching out directly below.
- •It is frequently ignored by walkers focused on the adjacent Munros, making it a reliable retreat for those seeking a solitary view of the Grey Corries and the Ben Nevis massif.