Marilyn · perthshire
Meall Cala
The name means 'rounded hill' in Gaelic. A 674m hill on the western shores of Loch Lomond 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
- 674m/ 2211ft
- Difficulty
- 2 / 5Moderate
- Grid ref
- NN 50831 12767
Download GPX route file
Standard route
Standard route
A steady ascent through birch woodland and heather moorland typical of Highland Perthshire to the 674m summit. The walking is straightforward with clear views opening up as you gain height. Allow 2-4 hours.
Terrain
Well-drained Perthshire hills with a mix of heather, blaeberry and grass. Generally good underfoot with rocky outcrops near the summit.
In winter
Snow is intermittent in Highland Perthshire — the hills see winter conditions but are rarely arctic. An excellent area for building winter walking experience.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow1h 10m
- Edinburgh3h 16m
OS maps: OS Landranger 57, OS Explorer 046S, OS Explorer 365S
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:31
- Sunset
- 20:59
- Civil dawn
- 04:46
- Civil dusk
- 21:44
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