Fells/Meall na Lice
Scotland
Meall na Lice
584M
1916FT
Rank
143rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Nearest Town
Rannoch Station
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
Nearest Town
Rannoch Station
Prominence
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114m
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
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.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN380667
Latitude
56.7636°N
Longitude
4.6519°W