Scotland
Meall Onfhaidh
679M
2229FT
About Meall Onfhaidh
Rising between the waters of Loch Eil and the remote Glen Mallie, this Graham offers a quiet alternative to the busier Fort William peaks. The terrain is typical West Highland rough grass and heather, rewarding the climb with a spectacular, unobstructed view across the water to the Ben Nevis massif.
Key Statistics
Rank
193rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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297m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
The ground beneath you is composed of the Tarvie Psammite Formation. This durable, sandstone-like rock provides the sturdy foundation for your hike across the fell.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN010840
Latitude
56.9045°N
Longitude
5.2697°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Meall Onfhaidh, which translates as the 'hill of the storm' or 'tempestuous hill', a title earned by its exposure to weather systems tracking in from the Atlantic.
- •The summit offers a superior perspective of the Ben Nevis massif; from here, the grand proportions of the Mamores and the distinctive double-topped summit of Gulvain are clearly visible across the surrounding glens.
- •Most walkers approach from Fassfern to the south, following estate tracks through the forest before tackling the trackless, often boggy slopes that lead to the broad summit ridge.
- •Given the name, reaching the top in anything less than a gale might feel like you haven't received the full, authentic experience the local Gaels intended for you.