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Fells/Meall nan Gabhar
Scotland

Meall nan Gabhar

744M
2441FT
Rank
105th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Nearest Town
Arrivain

About Meall nan Gabhar

Tucked away south of Tyndrum, this quiet Graham offers a peaceful alternative to the busy Munros of the Crianlarich skyline. Its rough, pathless slopes reward the effort with an exceptional vantage point over Glen Falloch and a direct, unobstructed perspective of the mighty Ben Lui massif to the west.

Key Statistics

Rank
105th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Nearest Town
Arrivain
Prominence
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265m
Geology
You are walking on the Ardrishaig Phyllite Formation, a mix of hard crystalline rock, ancient limestone, and silvery, flaky mudstone.

Did You Know?

  • The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as the 'Hill of the Goats,' a common naming convention in the Highlands for rugged terrain where feral goats were traditionally found grazing.
  • The summit offers an excellent perspective of the 'Crianlarich Four' to the east, specifically highlighting the steep profiles of Ben More and Stob Binnein.
  • Despite its proximity to the West Highland Way near Auchtertyre, the hill sees relatively few visitors, making it a reliable spot for solitude just a few miles from one of Scotland's busiest walking routes.
  • It is the perfect height for a Graham; just high enough to demand respect from your knees, but just low enough to ensure you won't have to share the summit cairn with a crowd.

Find It

OS Grid Reference
NN235240
Latitude
56.3753°N
Longitude
4.8597°W

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