Scotland
Meall nan Doireachan
712M
2337FT
About Meall nan Doireachan
Rising above the Dirrie More near Loch Glascarnoch, this rounded North West Highland summit offers a quieter alternative to the rugged Fannichs. Its heathery slopes and peat hags characterize the ascent, leading to a sprawling plateau with wide-reaching views across the desolate moors toward the sharp peak of An Teallach.
Key Statistics
Rank
52nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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35.6m
Nearest Town
Auchlunachan
Geology
You are walking on the Glascarnoch Psammite Formation. This rock was once layers of ancient sand, compressed and hardened over time to create the rugged terrain beneath your feet.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH229784
Latitude
57.7603°N
Longitude
4.9778°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for 'Hill of the Copses', though the surrounding landscape is now dominated by open moorland and peat, hinting at a more wooded historical environment before large-scale grazing and climate shifts.
- •From its 712-metre summit, walkers earn an excellent vantage point to survey the massive Loch Glascarnoch dam and the sprawling eastern ridges of the Fannichs, particularly the nearby Meall a' Chrasgaidh.
- •The hill is frequently bypassed by those heading for the more famous Beinn Dearg massif, leaving its heathery plateau to those seeking solitude away from the popular Munro bagging routes.
- •The 'groves' promised by the name are so thoroughly vanished that finding a sturdy branch here would be a feat of genuine geographical detection.