Scotland
Meall Ruigh Mor Thearlaich
815M
2674FT
About Meall Ruigh Mor Thearlaich
Situated deep within the Forest of Atholl north of Pitlochry, this high, rounded shoulder forms part of the sprawling Beinn a' Ghlo massif. It offers a remote, wild character defined by heather-clad slopes and expansive views across Gleann Mòr towards the untamed territory surrounding the Tarf Water.
Key Statistics
Rank
87th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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79m
Nearest Town
Spittal of Glenshee
Geology
You are walking on rugged, layered rocks formed from ancient sands and lime-rich muds. These dark, flaky stones provide the solid, craggy foundation for your climb.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NO052719
Latitude
56.8289°N
Longitude
3.5551°W
Did You Know?
- •The Gaelic name Meall Ruigh Mòr Teàrlaich translates as 'the big hill of Charles’s shieling,' indicating these high slopes were historically used for seasonal summer grazing by a local herdsman.
- •It is situated on the long north-western ridge extending from Càrn nan Gabhar, the highest point of Beinn a' Ghlo, and is frequently used by walkers seeking a direct but trackless descent toward the Tilt valley.
- •The summit offers a starkly different perspective of the Beinn a' Ghlo range than the usual southern approach, looking directly across the depths of Gleann Mòr to the lonely Munro of Beinn Mheadhonach.
- •In any other part of Britain, an 815-metre peak would be a regional celebrity; here, it is a Tump that most walkers bypass on their way to more prestigious neighbours.