Fells/Meall nam Maigheach North Top
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Meall nam Maigheach North Top

651M
2135FT
Rank
145th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Nearest Town
Bridge of Balgie

About Meall nam Maigheach North Top

Located on the high ground between Loch Tay and Glen Lyon, this secondary summit offers a quieter alternative to the busier Ben Lawers range. The terrain is predominantly grassy and undulating. From the top, you gain an excellent perspective across the waters of Lochan na Lairige toward the steep western flanks of Meall nan Tarmachan.

Key Statistics

Rank
145th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Nearest Town
Bridge of Balgie
Prominence
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30.4m
Geology
The summit is composed of the Gaick Psammite Formation, a durable rock made from ancient sand that was hardened by intense heat and pressure.
Classifications

Did You Know?

  • The name derives from the Gaelic 'Meall nam Maigheach', which translates as the 'Hill of the Hares'. This is a reference to the mountain hares that frequent these slopes, often seen darting across the heather or turning white during the winter months.
  • The hill sits immediately north of the high pass road between Killin and Glen Lyon, making it one of the more accessible high-altitude starting points in the Grampians despite its relatively modest stature.
  • Looking north from the summit, the view is dominated by the long, deep trench of Glen Lyon and the sprawling, remote peaks of the Lyon-Lochay forest.
  • It serves as an excellent vantage point for watching crowds of walkers struggle up the steep ascent of the Tarmachan Ridge across the glen while you enjoy a significantly flatter stroll.

Find It

OS Grid Reference
NN561510
Latitude
56.6293°N
Longitude
4.3460°W

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