Scotland
Meall nan Subh
806M
2644FT
About Meall nan Subh
Rising above the northern slopes of Glen Lyon, this Corbett offers a quieter alternative to the bustling Lawers range. Its broad, rounded profile leads to a summit plateau that commands an excellent, uncrowded view across the glen to the Tarmachan Ridge and the long, shimmering reach of Loch Lyon to the west.
Key Statistics
Rank
95th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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214m
Nearest Town
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Geology
You are walking across a mix of volcanic rocks, compressed sands, and lime-rich clays. Look closely for stones embedded with tiny garnet crystals.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN460397
Latitude
56.5245°N
Longitude
4.5038°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Gaelic as 'Hill of the Berries.' This most likely refers to the cloudberries that flourish in the damp, peat-rich soil of the high plateau, a common feature of the wetter hills in the Southern Grampians.
- •The hill is of specific interest to lichenologists; it is the type locality for the species Porpidia striata. This crustose lichen was first identified here in 1991, growing on the schistose stones embedded in the montane heath.
- •While the ascent from the south is relatively straightforward via the Inverinain track, the summit provides a superior perspective of the dramatic glacial architecture of the Ben Lawers group not visible from the floor of Glen Lyon.
- •Navigating the summit plateau in mist offers a masterclass in patience, as the terrain is heavily defended by a series of deep, black peat hags designed to turn a direct bearing into a zig-zagging ordeal.