Scotland
Meallan Odhar Doire nan Gillean
599M
1965FT
About Meallan Odhar Doire nan Gillean
Overlooking the northern shores of Loch Broom, this rugged Marilyn occupies a wild stretch of the North West Highlands. Its heathy, pathless terrain provides a quiet alternative to the region's more famous peaks, offering clear sightlines across the water to Ullapool and the dramatic silhouette of the Coigach hills.
Key Statistics
Rank
151st Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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177m
Nearest Town
Monar Lodge
Geology
You are walking over ancient, sandy-textured rocks shot through with veins of crystallized magma that cooled deep beneath the surface.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH156377
Latitude
57.3929°N
Longitude
5.0697°W
Did You Know?
- •The Gaelic name Meallan Odhar Doire nan Gillean translates as the 'Dun-coloured Little Hill of the Grove of the Lads,' with 'Odhar' describing the sallow, brownish-grey hue of the vegetation on its slopes.
- •The summit offers a spectacular perspective on the 'Big Wilderness' to the south, providing a clear view of the massive Torridonian sandstone fortress of An Teallach across the deep trench of Loch Broom.
- •Despite falling just 1.2 metres short of the 600-metre threshold required to be a Graham, the hill maintains its Marilyn status thanks to a healthy 184 metres of prominence above the surrounding moorland.
- •It is the kind of hill where you are significantly more likely to encounter a red deer than a fellow human, making it a perfect escape for those who find the nearby village of Ullapool a little too bustling.