Scotland
Meall na Spianaig
621M
2037FT
About Meall na Spianaig
Rising above the Blair Atholl estate, this rounded Grampian moorland summit offers a quieter alternative to the neighbouring Beinn a’ Ghlo massif. The ascent across heather and peat reveals expansive views northward to the sharp peak of Carn Liath and down the length of Glen Tilt, making it a rewarding, solitary outing.
Key Statistics
Rank
179th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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50.3m
Nearest Town
Dalnaspidal
Geology
You are walking on the Gaick Psammite Formation, a durable, sandy rock that forms the solid foundation of this hill.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN720776
Latitude
56.8721°N
Longitude
4.1016°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, with Meall meaning a rounded hill, while Spianaig is thought to derive from spian, meaning a skin or peeling, possibly referring to areas where the surface turf has been eroded or stripped back.
- •From the summit, you get a particularly clear profile of Carn Liath, the southernmost peak of Beinn a’ Ghlo, whose distinctive white quartzite scree slopes dominate the northern skyline.
- •Situated within the historic Atholl Estate, the hill sits at the gateway to the Forest of Atholl, overlooking the confluence of the River Tilt and the River Garry.
- •Despite standing at over 2,000 feet, the hill is frequently overlooked by walkers who treat its lower slopes merely as a scenic backdrop for the approach toward the more famous Munros further north.