Meall Tionail na Beinne Brice

Tucked deep within the remote Forest of Atholl, this rounded Tump offers a quiet, pathless alternative to the nearby Beinn a’ Ghlo massif. Rising north of Blair Atholl, its broad, heather-clad slopes provide a sense of true isolation and impressive views across the deep trench of Glen Tilt towards the granite giants of the Cairngorms.

• •The name is derived from Scottish Gaelic, where Meall Tionail means ‘hill of the gathering’ and na Beinne Brice translates as ‘of the speckled mountain’, indicating its historical status as a place to collect livestock or deer on the flanks of the parent peak, Beinn Bhreac.
• •Positioned on the edge of the high-altitude plateau north of Glen Tilt, the summit provides a clear perspective of the three great peaks of Beinn a’ Ghlo, specifically looking directly into the wild eastern corries of Càrn nan Gabhar.
• •Reaching this hill requires a significant journey through the Duke of Atholl’s estate, often involving a long approach via the Glen Tilt tracks followed by a climb through pathless, heathery terrain.
• •Despite being named for a 'gathering', the hill's relative obscurity ensures that the only company you are likely to meet at the top is the local population of red deer and the occasional golden eagle.