Scotland
Meall nan Aighean Beag
701M
2301FT
About Meall nan Aighean Beag
Rising from the undulating moorland east of Fort Augustus, this rounded summit captures the quiet, expansive character of the Monadhliath. The ascent involves navigating typical Highland heather and peat, leading to a remote-feeling top with clear views across the Great Glen toward the prominent cone of Ben Tee and the Glengarry hills.
Key Statistics
Rank
184th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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39m
Nearest Town
Whitebridge
Geology
The ground here is the Loch Laggan Psammite. This is a tough, glittery type of hardened sandstone that forms the solid foundation beneath your feet.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH497101
Latitude
57.1571°N
Longitude
4.4865°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, translating as the 'Little Hill of the Heifers' (or hinds), likely referring to its historical use as high summer grazing ground.
- •It forms part of the high ground between Glen Buck and the Corrieyairack Pass, an area once vital for Highland cattle droving and the construction of General Wade’s military roads.
- •The summit provides a distinct perspective on the sprawling Monadhliath plateau, offering views of the high Creag Meagaidh massif to the south-east.
- •In this part of the Grampians, the term 'Beag' (small) is strictly relative; while it may be lower than its immediate neighbours, the surrounding peat hags remain impressively full-sized.