Scotland
Meall Odhar a' Chire
835M
2740FT
About Meall Odhar a' Chire
Rising from the high moorland north of Blair Atholl, this rounded Grampian summit provides a quieter alternative to the nearby Beinn a' Ghlo massif. The terrain is typical of the Forest of Atholl—sprawling heather and peat hags that reward the navigator with an expansive, lonely sense of scale and isolation.
Key Statistics
Rank
78th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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144m
Nearest Town
Ruichlachrie
Geology
You are walking over the Gaick Psammite Formation. This durable rock began as ancient layers of sand that were compressed and hardened deep underground.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN796785
Latitude
56.8822°N
Longitude
3.9774°W
Did You Know?
- •In Scottish Gaelic, the name translates as the 'Dun Hill of the Crest,' with Meall Odhar (drab or dun-coloured lump) being a common descriptor for the weather-beaten, brownish vegetation found at this altitude.
- •The hill sits near the historic Minigaig Pass, an ancient and demanding high-level route that once served as the primary link between Atholl and Speyside before the construction of the Drumochter road.
- •The summit offers a stark, profile-on view of the western flanks of Carn Liath, allowing walkers to watch the steady stream of Munro-baggers on the main path while enjoying complete solitude.
- •As a classified 'Hump,' the hill possesses at least 100 metres of prominence, ensuring that while it lacks the status of a Munro, the climb involves enough re-ascent to be noticed by your knees.