Scotland
Meall nan Sac
653M
2143FT
About Meall nan Sac
Tucked away in the Eastern Grampians above the A93, this heathery shoulder offers a quieter perspective on the Cairnwell Pass. Often overlooked by walkers heading for the higher summits of Creag Leacach, its stony slopes provide an excellent vantage point over the winding Glen Shee road and the dark waters of Lochan nan Sac.
Key Statistics
Rank
144th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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35.9m
Nearest Town
Camghouran
Geology
The ridge is built from the Gaick Psammite Formation. This foundation consists of psammite, a hard rock that was once layers of sand.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN561517
Latitude
56.6351°N
Longitude
4.3471°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Hill of the Sacks', likely referring to the rounded, hummocky shape of the terrain or the rocky outcrops that dot its slopes.
- •Situated on the southern fringes of the Glas Maol massif, the hill serves as a prominent landmark for those navigating the eastern side of the Shee Water valley near the high point of the Cairnwell Pass.
- •The summit offers a bird's-eye view of the A93 as it snakes toward the Glenshee Ski Centre, with the distinctive pointed profile of Mount Blair visible further south down the glen.
- •It is perfectly positioned to provide one final, unexpected uphill pull for tired walkers who mistakenly believe they have finished their descent from the higher peaks of the Mounth.