Meall nan Tarmachan

About Meall nan Tarmachan

Often overshadowed by its 1,044m namesake near Killin, this Graham sits quietly near Meall Glas. It's the 'middle child' of Crianlarich—perfectly capable and scenic, but doomed to spend its life explaining to hikers that no, they aren't on the famous Tarmachan Ridge they saw on Instagram.

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• •The name translates from Gaelic as 'Hill of the Ptarmigans'. These hardy birds blend into the rocks perfectly, making them far better at hide-and-seek than the average hiker.
• •It serves as a rugged northern sentinel for the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. The views across the Dochart valley provide a spectacular perspective of the southern highlands.
• •Despite being a respectable 718.8m Graham, it suffers from a major identity crisis. It is frequently confused with its much taller Munro namesake located near the Lawers range.
• •Most visitors only stand on this summit because it happens to be in the way of the Munro, Meall Glas. It’s essentially the opening act that everyone talks through while waiting for the headliner.
• •Claiming you've climbed this peak usually results in a ten-minute debate with other hikers about which mountain you actually mean. It is the 'forgotten' Tarmachan for a very damp, boggy reason.