Scotland
Meall nan Damh
670M
2199FT
About Meall nan Damh
Tucked away on the Applecross peninsula, this peak offers a classic taste of Torridonian sandstone architecture. Its heathery terraces and wild character provide a sense of isolation despite its modest height. From the summit, you can look across the Inner Sound to the Isle of Raasay and the jagged silhouette of the Skye Cuillin.
Key Statistics
Rank
122nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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90m
Nearest Town
Dalnacroich
Geology
You are walking on the Ben Wyvis Formation. These are clay-rich rocks that were squeezed and layered by intense heat and pressure.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Meall nan Damh East Top
Meall a' Bhogair Beag East Top
Meall a' Bhogair Beag
Carn na Cloiche Moire
Carn na Cloiche Moire
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH353522
Latitude
57.5300°N
Longitude
4.7524°W
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from the Scottish Gaelic Meall nan Damh, which translates as 'Hill of the Stags,' referring to the red deer that frequent these high coastal grazing grounds.
- •The hill is composed of Torridonian sandstone, resulting in a stepped, terraced terrain where flat, boggy benches are separated by steep bands of some of the oldest rock in Europe.
- •From the summit, walkers are treated to a spectacular profile of the Torridon giants to the north, specifically the distinctive 'Horns' of Beinn Alligin and the massive sandstone fortress of Liathach.
- •The ascent involves navigating enough false summits and sandstone terraces to make you wonder if the hill is actually taller than the map suggests, or if the local stags simply enjoy watching hikers take the long way up.