Scotland
Meall na Moine
744M
2441FT
About Meall na Moine
Rising north of Loch Tummel, this expansive, heather-clad moorland height offers a quiet alternative to the busier Atholl peaks. The terrain is defined by its deep peat hags, but the effort is rewarded with a spectacular, direct view across the water to the distinctive, pointed silhouette of Schiehallion.
Key Statistics
Rank
48th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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36.7m
Nearest Town
Drumcroy
Geology
You are walking on tough quartzite and ancient pebble beds. Dark crystalline rocks are also woven into the rugged foundation of this mountain.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN696629
Latitude
56.7395°N
Longitude
4.1335°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Meall na Mòine,' which translates as 'Hill of the Peat.' This is a literal description of the summit plateau, which is characterized by extensive peat hags and boggy ground.
- •While the 'Queen's View' at the eastern end of Loch Tummel is famous with tourists, the summit of this hill offers a far more expansive and elevated perspective of the same iconic westward vista.
- •The hill serves as a significant boundary marker in the local landscape, sitting on the transition point between the softer scenery of Strathtummel and the high, rugged wilderness of the Forest of Atholl to the north.
- •Navigating the summit in mist provides an excellent test of a walker's patience, as the broad, featureless top and numerous peat channels are perfectly designed to lead the unwary in circles.