Scotland
Meall nan Eun West Top
666M
2185FT
About Meall nan Eun West Top
Tucked away in the wild terrain east of Kyle of Lochalsh, this 666m Tump offers a rugged, pathless experience for those seeking solitude. Its heathery slopes and rocky outcrops are characteristic of the Highland interior, rewarding climbers with an earned perspective of the remote glens and lochans that define this untamed landscape.
Key Statistics
Rank
199th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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41m
Nearest Town
Caolasmòr
Geology
You are walking on the Lower Morar Psammite Formation, which is composed of ancient sandy and silty rocks that were hardened by heat and pressure.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NG899051
Latitude
57.0888°N
Longitude
5.4692°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Meall nan Eun', which translates as 'Hill of the Birds', a common designation for summits where raptors or ptarmigan are frequently sighted.
- •Standing at an elevation of exactly 666 metres, the hill is a minor curiosity for peak-baggers who track summits with unusual or 'diabolical' numerical heights.
- •The summit offers a specific and impressive view north across the hidden waters of Loch Monar towards the remote and sprawling multi-topped ridges of the Strathfarrar Forest.
- •Despite its proximity to the west coast, the terrain here is notoriously tough underfoot, consisting of deep heather and peat hags that require a slow and deliberate pace compared to the well-worn Munro paths nearby.