Meallan an Laoigh

Tucked within the rugged Fisherfield Forest, this rounded sandstone peak offers a quieter alternative to the nearby Munros. Often overlooked by walkers heading for the 'Big Six,' it provides an exceptional vantage point for studying the dramatic eastern faces of An Teallach and the serrated ridge of Beinn Dearg Mhòr.

• •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'the little rounded hill of the calf,' likely a reference to historical summer grazing in the lower corries of the Dundonnell estate.
• •The summit offers a unique perspective on the 'Great Wilderness,' looking directly across the depths of Gleann na Muice towards the massive sandstone tiers of Sail Liath and the peaks of An Teallach.
• •Despite its modest height, the hill is situated in some of the most remote terrain in the Highlands; the walk-in from Corrie Hallie involves navigating the significant tracks used to access the heart of the Fisherfield Forest.
• •Its classification as a Tump—a hill with at least thirty metres of prominence—is a title it carries with dignity, despite being dwarfed by the 900-metre giants that encircle it on three sides.