Scotland
Meall nan Ruag
618M
2029FT
About Meall nan Ruag
Rising above the northern shores of Loch Tay, this rounded Grampian summit offers a quieter alternative to the busy Ben Lawers range. Its heather-clad slopes provide a rugged walk, rewarding hikers with clear sights across the water to the high ridges of the Tarmachan range and the sharp peak of Schiehallion.
Key Statistics
Rank
152nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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33.3m
Nearest Town
Bridge of Gaur
Geology
You are trekking across the Gaick Psammite Formation. This rugged landscape is made of ancient sandstone that was compressed and hardened into a tough, durable rock.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN464506
Latitude
56.6229°N
Longitude
4.5037°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Meall nan Ruag', meaning 'hill of the pursuits' or 'hill of the flight', likely commemorating a historical skirmish or a chase across these high moorlands.
- •Though it sits in the shadow of the neighbouring Munros, the summit provides an exceptional vantage point for studying the north-eastern crags of Meall Garbh and An Stùc.
- •The terrain is typical of the central Highlands, consisting of a mix of deep heather, peat hags, and occasional boggy sections that require careful footwork after heavy rain.
- •If you find yourself standing at this summit on a busy bank holiday, you have almost certainly chosen the path of least resistance to escape the queues on the nearby Ben Lawers trail.