Corbett · Fife & Perthshire
Meall nam Maigheach
Meall nam Maigheach — "hill of the hares" — is a quiet 778m Corbett above Loch an Daimh in upper Glen Lyon, on the watershed between Glen Lyon and Glen Lochay. The summit is a small rocky cairn on a wide turfy dome with a fine outlook east toward Schiehallion and west into the empty country of the Loch Lyon hills. It is often combined with the Munros Stuchd an Lochain or Meall Buidhe for a more substantial day.
Quick facts
- Height
- 778.9m/ 2555ft
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 638 m
- Time
- 4–7 hrs
- Grid ref
- NN585436
- Parking
- NN509464
- Nearest city
- Stirling
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
dam-side path 25% · open grass 35% · broad ridge 30% · rock cairn 10%
Start from the small lay-by at the Giorra dam below Loch an Daimh in upper Glen Lyon. Cross the dam and follow the southern shore of the loch westward for a short distance, then climb open grass slopes north onto the broad east ridge of Meall nam Maigheach. An undemanding climb on the ridge ends at the cairn. About 14km out-and-back with 638m of climbing.
Terrain
The dam-side path is firm. Off the path the ground is short heather and grass with no path — easy walking but slow over patches of bog. The summit area is broad short turf with a small rock cairn at the high point. No exposure or scrambling. Stalking activity in season; check estate notices.
In winter
A gentle winter Corbett — gentle gradients, no avalanche concerns, broad summit dome that picks up snow but holds no cornices. The Glen Lyon road in is single-track and rarely gritted past Bridge of Balgie; access can be slow after heavy snowfall. Daylight is short midwinter.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 52m
- Edinburgh2h 3m
OS maps: OS Landranger 51
Mobile signal: No signal in upper Glen Lyon; nothing on the hill
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:37
- Sunset
- 21:53
- Civil dawn
- 03:37
- Civil dusk
- 22:52
NOAA Solar Calculator · 31 May 2026
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Curated multi-hill combinations from Meall nam Maigheach.
Around Meall nam Maigheach on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Rannoch station
Rannoch Moor — remote West Highland Line stop; Schiehallion approach via bus
22km from the hill
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On TripSCOTBase yourself in Aberfeldy
Loch Tay base — Ben Lawers, Tarmachan ridge, Birks of Aberfeldy
28km from the hill
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On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: Aberfeldy
Aberfeldy — heart of Dewar's blends; honey-and-heather Highland style
28km from the hill
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Meall nam Maigheach — common questions
- How hard is Meall nam Maigheach?
- Meall nam Maigheach is rated 2/5 (moderate) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 14km with 638m of ascent and takes most walkers 4-7 hours. Terrain: The dam-side path is firm.
- Where do I park for Meall nam Maigheach?
- Standard parking is at NN509464 near Stirling. Check the parking grid reference on an OS map before travel; informal laybys can fill on summer weekends.
- When is the best time to climb Meall nam Maigheach?
- The standard good-weather months for Meall nam Maigheach are April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Outside those months, expect winter conditions on the high ground — full mountain kit, navigation skills, and a check of the SAIS avalanche forecast for the relevant region.
- Can I bring my dog up Meall nam Maigheach?
- Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.
- Is there mobile signal on Meall nam Maigheach?
- No signal in upper Glen Lyon; nothing on the hill
- Is Meall nam Maigheach safe in winter?
- A gentle winter Corbett — gentle gradients, no avalanche concerns, broad summit dome that picks up snow but holds no cornices. The Glen Lyon road in is single-track and rarely gritted past Bridge of Balgie; access can be slow after heavy snowfall. Daylight is short midwinter.