Scotland
Meall nan Clach Ruadha
336M
1102FT
About Meall nan Clach Ruadha
Rising above the moorland east of Loch Lurgainn, this rugged Coigach Marilyn offers a quieter perspective on the North West Highlands. Its terrain is characteristically rough, featuring heather and sandstone outcrops. The summit provides a spectacular, front-row view of the jagged silhouette of Stac Pollaidh and the massive bulk of Cul Mor.
Key Statistics
Rank
371st Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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171m
Nearest Town
Tongue
Geology
This fell is built from hardened sand and ancient pebbly rocks. These layered sandstones and gravel-like stones form the rugged ground beneath your boots.
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NC605569
Latitude
58.4788°N
Longitude
4.3937°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Meall nan Clach Ruadha translates from Scottish Gaelic as the 'hill of the red stones.' This refers to the Torridonian sandstone that litters the slopes and gives the landscape in this part of Wester Ross its distinctive, weathered appearance.
- •Despite its modest height of 336 metres, it qualifies as a Marilyn because it is separated from higher ground by a drop of over 150 metres, making it a surprisingly prominent landmark in the Inverpolly area.
- •The summit offers a unique vantage point of the Inverpolly Forest lochans, providing a sense of the complex, water-logged geography of the region that is often lost when standing on higher, more famous peaks.
- •It is the ideal choice for walkers seeking solitude away from the popular trails of Assynt; you are significantly more likely to encounter a red deer or a golden eagle here than another hiking party.