Marilyn · Glen Coe & Lochaber
Meall Mor
A nondescript-looking 492m hill east of Inverness, north of the A9 corridor near Tomatin. Despite the unassuming profile, the broad summit gives a striking view across the Findhorn valley and out to the Moray coast. The hill is hardly visited despite being only minutes from a major road.
Gaelic: “rounded hill, big” · Pronunciation: myowl more
Quick facts
- Height
- 492m/ 1614ft
- Grid ref
- NH 73736 35566
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
heather moorland 65% · grass slopes 25% · mossy ground 10%
A short approach from Findhorn Bridge follows a forestry track before breaking out onto open moor. Pick a line directly for the trig pillar; 5km return in 90 minutes is typical.
Terrain
Brashings underfoot near recently felled blocks of conifer, then dry heather and grass mosaic on the open upper hill. No streams to cross on the standard line.
In winter
Cold air pooling in the Findhorn valley sometimes gives this hill a long frost while the summit sits above the inversion. A bright early-morning ascent in February gives memorable views over the cloud-filled strath below.
This hill is in the Glen Coe SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow4h 59m
- Edinburgh4h 25m
OS maps: OS Landranger 27, OS Explorer 416N
Mobile signal: Moderate. EE intermittent; better toward Inverness.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:56
- Sunset
- 21:29
- Civil dawn
- 04:03
- Civil dusk
- 22:23
NOAA Solar Calculator · 15 May 2026