Marilyn · Glen Coe & Lochaber
Meall an Tarsaid
The name means 'rounded hill' in Gaelic. A 492m hill in the Monadhliath mountains with at least 150m of prominence — enough to feel like a real summit rather than a shoulder. The modest height belies the quality of the walking.
Gaelic: “rounded hill” · Pronunciation: myowl
Quick facts
- Height
- 492.3m/ 1615ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NH 49161 13057
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Standard route
Standard route
A steady ascent through the dramatic Lochaber landscape with views to surrounding peaks to the 492m summit. The walking is straightforward with clear views opening up as you gain height. Allow 2-4 hours.
Terrain
Rocky Lochaber hillside with steep sections. Atlantic weather makes the ground wetter than equivalent eastern hills.
In winter
Winter brings snow and ice that makes Lochaber hills serious propositions. The wet climate means ice forms readily. Microspikes are useful throughout winter.
This hill is in the Glen Coe SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow3h 29m
- Edinburgh5h 39m
OS maps: OS Landranger 34, OS Explorer 416S
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:27
- Sunset
- 21:03
- Civil dawn
- 04:40
- Civil dusk
- 21:50
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