Tom Meadhoin

About Tom Meadhoin

Rising south of Loch Eil near Fort William, this Graham offers a quieter perspective on Lochaber than its more famous neighbours. The terrain is typical of the region—rugged, heathery, and often damp—but the broad summit ridge provides an exceptional, unobstructed view of the North Face of Ben Nevis across the Great Glen.

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• •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Tom Meadhoin', meaning 'middle hill'. This likely refers to its central position between the deep trench of Loch Eil to the north and the glens leading into Ardgour to the south.
• •Most walkers approach the hill from the north via the settlement of Blaich, using a forestry track to bypass the lower woods before heading onto the trackless, often boggy moorland that leads to the summit.
• •The summit provides a clear sightline down the length of Loch Linnhe towards the island of Mull, framed by the peaks of the Mamores to the east and the massive bulk of the Ben Nevis massif.
• •Because it sits on the opposite side of the Great Glen from the highest peaks in Britain, it offers one of the best vantage points for photographers looking to capture the full scale of the Nevis range without being too close to the base.
• •It serves as a reliable local weather gauge; if the cloud has swallowed this modest summit, the chances of a clear view from the top of Ben Nevis are effectively zero.