Meall Mòr

Meall Mòr is a mountain summit reached on the route between Loch Linnhe and Loch Etive in the Scottish Highlands. Its grid reference is NN106559, and it stands at 676 metres above sea level. The peak belongs to several hill classifications used in Britain and Ireland, including Marilyn, Graham, and HuMP. Organisations maintain and verify these lists on the Database of British and Irish Hills website. The last height survey took place on 28 October 2001. The name Meall Mòr comes from Gaelic, meaning ‘big rounded hill’. Efforts are made to record original place names, and local knowledge is welcomed. The mountain sits within a wider range of Scottish peaks listed by height and prominence. Nearby are hills over 2,000 feet and the famous Munros above 3,000 feet. A walker reaches Meall Mòr along paths that cross open moorland and rocky ground. The summit offers wide views across Glen Etive and towards Ben Cruachan. On clear days, Ben Nevis and Glencoe appear in the distance. The route follows old stalkers’ paths and forest tracks before climbing the final slopes. The area remains quiet, with few other visitors once the main road is left behind.