Scotland
Meith Bheinn
710M
2329FT
About Meith Bheinn
Tucked into the rugged Ardnish Peninsula near Lochailort, this Graham offers a classic West Highland challenge. Its pathless, rocky slopes and boggy hollows reward the effort with a spectacular panorama over the Sound of Arisaig to the unmistakable silhouettes of Eigg and the Rum Cuillin.
Key Statistics
Rank
171st Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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325m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You’re hiking across the Morar Group, a mix of hardened sandstones and fine-grained mudstones. These durable rocks, including tough quartzite, form the fell’s rugged foundation.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM821872
Latitude
56.9247°N
Longitude
5.5822°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic Meith Bheinn, meaning 'soft mountain,' which likely refers to the quality of the grazing on its flanks rather than the character of the terrain.
- •The summit provides a direct view down to Loch nan Uamh, the historic site where Bonnie Prince Charlie departed Scotland for France in 1746 following the final defeat of the Jacobite rising.
- •The hill is a prime example of the 'Rough Bounds' landscape, featuring complex conglomerate rock formations and a notable lack of established paths that makes navigation demanding in poor visibility.
- •As a Graham, it is part of the list of Scottish peaks between 2,000 and 2,500 feet with at least 150 metres of prominence, a classification named in honour of Fiona Torbet (née Graham).
- •It is the type of hill where the map's contour lines suggest a straightforward stroll, while the ground itself insists on a series of miniature, energy-sapping mountain ranges.