Scotland
Meall Odhar
627M
2058FT
About Meall Odhar
Perched above Glen Ogle, this unassuming Graham offers a tranquil escape from the bustling Tarmachan Ridge nearby. While it lacks Munro status, its summit provides a superb grandstand view of the Crianlarich peaks, assuming the clouds have decided to grant you an audience.
Key Statistics
Rank
253rd Highest in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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55.6m
Nearest Town
Killin
Geology
Silurian Slates & Gritstone
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN639322
Latitude
56.4622°N
Longitude
4.2104°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Gaelic as 'Dun-coloured Hill,' a modest title suggesting the fell isn’t trying to compete with the flashier, more rugged peaks of the nearby Lawers range.
- •It overlooks the famous Glen Ogle, often referred to as the 'Khyber Pass of Scotland,' which served as a vital, albeit precarious, military and rail route through history.
- •At 627 meters, it is classified as a Graham, a category for Scottish hills between 2,000 and 2,500 feet with at least 150 meters of prominence.
- •From the summit, you can trace the impressive stone viaducts of the defunct Callander and Oban Railway, a masterpiece of Victorian engineering that is now a popular cycle path.
- •The local sheep have mastered a look of profound judgment for hikers struggling through the lower boggy sections; it is best to maintain your dignity and keep squelching.