Scotland
Meallach Mhor
769M
2523FT
About Meallach Mhor
Tucked away in the quiet eastern shadow of Glen Truim, this rounded Corbett offers a more solitary experience than its busier neighbours. The ascent across its broad, heathery slopes is steady and uncomplicated, providing a superb vantage point for surveying the vast plateau of the Cairngorms and the jagged profile of the Monadhliath.
Key Statistics
Rank
121st Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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234.1m
Nearest Town
Newtonmore
Geology
You are trekking across the Gaick Psammite Formation. This sturdy rock formed from ancient layers of sand that hardened into the solid foundation under your boots.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN776908
Latitude
56.9921°N
Longitude
4.0162°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Meallach Mhòr', which translates as the 'Big Lumpy Hill' or 'Big Hill of Knolls', a literal description of its bulky, rounded profile.
- •Due to its position in the remote Gaick Forest, it is frequently paired with the neighbouring Corbett Leathad an Taobhain to create a substantial, high-level circular route.
- •From the summit cairn, the view to the northeast is dominated by the massive granite massif of the Cairngorms, with the great corries of Braeriach and Sgor an Lochain Uaine clearly visible on a fine day.
- •Despite its proximity to the A9 corridor near Newtonmore, the hill retains a sense of deep isolation, as the long approach tracks tend to deter the casual crowds found on more accessible peaks.
- •One could argue that the name suggests the original surveyors were feeling particularly literal that day; calling a large, lumpy hill 'Big Lumpy' is an admirable exercise in saying exactly what you see.