Marilyn · Glen Coe & Lochaber
Meall Mor
The name means 'big rounded hill' in Gaelic. At 492m in Glen Lochy near Tyndrum, this is the kind of hill that experienced walkers love — not famous, not crowded, but a proper summit with proper views.
Gaelic: “rounded hill, big” · Pronunciation: myowl more
Quick facts
- Height
- 492m/ 1614ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NN 30315 47118
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Standard route
Standard route
A steady ascent via stalkers paths built for deer management on the Lochaber hills to the 492m summit. The walking is straightforward with clear views opening up as you gain height. Allow 2-4 hours.
Terrain
Rough ground typical of Lochaber — a mix of rock, peat and grass. The terrain is more demanding than the height suggests.
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
- Glasgow2h 18m
- Edinburgh4h 23m
OS maps: OS Landranger 50, OS Explorer 377E
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:31
- Sunset
- 21:01
- Civil dawn
- 04:45
- Civil dusk
- 21:47
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