Meall nan Saighdearan

About Meall nan Saighdearan

Rising above the northern shores of Loch Earn, this 'Hill of the Soldiers' is a classic Graham that avoids the Munro-bagging crowds. It offers a quieter alternative to Ben Chonzie, provided you enjoy navigating through waist-high heather and the occasional peat-filled trap.

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• •Its name translates from Gaelic as 'Hill of the Soldiers,' though historical records are vague on whether they were actual redcoats or just a very disciplined group of early hillwalkers.
• •Positioned near the edge of the Highland Boundary Fault, the summit offers panoramic views that bridge the gap between the rolling Lowlands and the rugged Highlands.
• •It is most commonly climbed as a duo with the neighboring Meall na Fearna, providing a long, heathery ridge walk that tests both your stamina and your waterproof seals.
• •The surrounding moorland is a favored haunt for black grouse, whose theatrical mating displays are significantly more coordinated than most hikers' attempts to cross the local peat hags.
• •The terrain is essentially a high-altitude obstacle course where every promising shortcut through the heather is actually a disguised puddle waiting to claim your dignity and a boot.