Graham · Arrochar & Trossachs
Meall Odhar
Meall Odhar (656m) — the dun hill — is a quiet shoulder in the NN29 square between Tyndrum and the head of Glen Lochay. Its rocky outcrop summit sits on a long crest of grass and rock with views west to the Cruach Ardrain group and east into Glen Lyon.
Quick facts
- Height
- 656.9m/ 2155ft
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 538 m
- Time
- 3–6 hrs
- Grid ref
- NN297298
- Parking
- NN317352
- Nearest city
- Oban
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
heather moorland 65% · grass and sedge 25% · bog and rushes 10%
Park beside the A82 at Auch and follow the estate track east up Auch Gleann beneath the railway. Branch south up the broad open coire before the bothy and climb the steep grass flank onto the crest. The outcrop appears as a small rock platform at the southern end of the rolling ridge.
Terrain
Estate track and railway underpass on approach, then steep grass and bracken in the coire. The crest is firm short turf with scattered rock — a forgiving ridge for a windy day.
In winter
Auch Gleann channels heavy west-coast snow and the coire flanks of Meall Odhar carry windslab in north-westerlies. The ridge itself is benign once gained, but the coire approach merits a SAIS Glencoe check in any unstable spell. A short December day fits well from the A82.
This hill is in the Lochaber SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 41m
- Edinburgh2h 21m
OS maps: OS Landranger 50
Mobile signal: Moderate. EE on the A82 corridor near Auch; weaker once in Auch Gleann.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:39
- Sunset
- 21:54
- Civil dawn
- 03:41
- Civil dusk
- 22:53
NOAA Solar Calculator · 31 May 2026
On a long-distance route
Meall Odhar sits within 5km of these named long-distance walks — useful for trail-pack rest days or section extensions.
Around Meall Odhar on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Meall Odhar — common questions
- How hard is Meall Odhar?
- Meall Odhar is rated 3/5 (moderately challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 13km with 538m of ascent and takes most walkers 3-6 hours. Terrain: Estate track and railway underpass on approach, then steep grass and bracken in the coire.
- Where do I park for Meall Odhar?
- Standard parking is at NN317352 near Oban. 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 Odhar?
- The standard good-weather months for Meall Odhar are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. 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 Odhar?
- 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 Odhar?
- Moderate. EE on the A82 corridor near Auch; weaker once in Auch Gleann.
- Is Meall Odhar safe in winter?
- Auch Gleann channels heavy west-coast snow and the coire flanks of Meall Odhar carry windslab in north-westerlies. The ridge itself is benign once gained, but the coire approach merits a SAIS Glencoe check in any unstable spell. A short December day fits well from the A82.