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Meall Innis an Loichel
Meall Innis an Loichel — the lump of the little loch's meadow — reaches 390m at NH 204 389 between Strathconon and Glen Orrin. A small lochan tucked into the eastern flank, with reedy ground around it, gives the hill its descriptive Gaelic name.
Quick facts
- Height
- 390m/ 1280ft
- Grid ref
- NH 20423 38948
- Nearest city
- Inverness· 46km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
heather and bog 65% · grass slopes 25% · rocky summit 10%
From Inverchoran in Strathconon, take the estate track up Gleann Fhiodhaig for a short distance then strike north over rough ground. The summit is a gentle rise from the surrounding moor. Around 3-4 hours.
Terrain
Estate track on the lower approach. Above the track the ground is consistently boggy with deep sphagnum hollows; the lochan side stays sodden even in dry summers. Summit firmer with cropped grass.
In winter
A low Marilyn that benefits from frost — the persistent bog freezes hard and walking speeds up. Snowfall here is light and short-lived; the main winter consideration is short daylight.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow4h 26m
- Edinburgh6h 59m
OS maps: OS Landranger 25, OS Explorer 430
Mobile signal: Poor. No reliable coverage; EE fails at the trailhead.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:22
- Sunset
- 22:20
- Civil dawn
- 03:11
- Civil dusk
- 23:30
NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 June 2026
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Meall Innis an Loichel — common questions
- How hard is Meall Innis an Loichel?
- Meall Innis an Loichel is rated 1/5 (easy) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Estate track on the lower approach.
- When is the best time to climb Meall Innis an Loichel?
- The standard good-weather months for Meall Innis an Loichel are March, 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 Innis an Loichel?
- 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 Innis an Loichel?
- Poor. No reliable coverage; EE fails at the trailhead.
- Is Meall Innis an Loichel safe in winter?
- A low Marilyn that benefits from frost — the persistent bog freezes hard and walking speeds up. Snowfall here is light and short-lived; the main winter consideration is short daylight.
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