Graham · Arrochar & Trossachs
Meall Mor
A grassy dome between Glen Falloch and Glen Gyle on the eastern flanks of Loch Lomond, looking across the head of the loch to Ben Vorlich and Ben Vane. Quiet country compared with the nearby Arrochar Alps, with deer and few walkers.
Gaelic: “rounded hill, big” · Pronunciation: myowl more
Quick facts
- Height
- 746m/ 2448ft
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 612 m
- Time
- 4–6 hrs
- Grid ref
- NN383151
- Parking
- NN362188
- Nearest city
- Stirling
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
glen path 20% · heather hillside 50% · grassy upper slopes 20% · summit area 10%
Park at Inverarnan or use the small layby at the south end of Loch Sloy access road, then follow a hill track up Glen Gyle and grind up the south-east slopes via short heather and grass to the broad top.
Terrain
Hydro service tracks low down, then trackless heather and a long grassy whaleback. Wet underfoot after rain — the area drains slowly.
In winter
Mild winter conditions are the norm given the maritime location, but rapid wet-snow dumps from south-westerly fronts plaster the upper slopes. Treat hidden burn channels under fresh snow with respect.
This hill is in the Lochaber SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow1h 17m
- Edinburgh2h 3m
OS maps: OS Landranger 50, OS Explorer 364
Mobile signal: Poor signal in this Loch Lomond/Arrochar area
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:40
- Sunset
- 21:52
- Civil dawn
- 03:41
- Civil dusk
- 22:51
NOAA Solar Calculator · 31 May 2026
Pair with
Curated multi-hill combinations from Meall Mor.
On a long-distance route
Meall Mor sits within 5km of these named long-distance walks — useful for trail-pack rest days or section extensions.
Around Meall Mor on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Meall Mor — common questions
- How hard is Meall Mor?
- Meall Mor is rated 3/5 (moderately challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 14km with 612m of ascent and takes most walkers 4-6 hours. Terrain: Hydro service tracks low down, then trackless heather and a long grassy whaleback.
- Where do I park for Meall Mor?
- Standard parking is at NN362188 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 Mor?
- The standard good-weather months for Meall Mor 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 Mor?
- 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 Mor?
- Poor signal in this Loch Lomond/Arrochar area
- Is Meall Mor safe in winter?
- Mild winter conditions are the norm given the maritime location, but rapid wet-snow dumps from south-westerly fronts plaster the upper slopes. Treat hidden burn channels under fresh snow with respect.