Meall Mheinnidh

Meall Mheinnidh is a mountain summit on the route from Loch Maree to Loch Broom in the Scottish Highlands. It stands at grid reference NG962738, surrounded by wild moorland and deep glens. The mountain is part of a long ridge that stretches between two lochs, offering remote and rugged scenery. Its Gaelic name means ‘hill of the little hill’, reflecting the modest height of the peak. The slopes are gentle but the terrain is uneven, with patches of heather and bog. The peak is classified as a Marilyn, Graham and HuMP, terms used by hillwalkers to describe certain types of summits. Marilyns measure height and prominence, while Grahams are hills between 600 and 750 metres. HuMPs are hills with a topographic prominence of at least 30 metres. Meall Mheinnidh meets all these criteria, making it a recognised target for walkers. Organisations such as the Database of British and Irish Hills maintain these lists and verify the data. A visitor reaches the summit by following a path from the north or south. The final climb is short but the views open up widely across the surrounding glens. On clear days, the peaks of An Teallach and Slioch are visible to the south. The summit itself is marked by a small cairn, with no built structures or fences. The silence and space at the top contrast with the busier routes elsewhere in the Highlands.