Marilyn · torridon
Seana Mheallan
Seana Mheallan — the old little hill — rises to 437m at NG 928 551 directly south of Annat at the head of Loch Torridon. Despite the diminutive Gaelic name, the rocky knolls and lochans on its summit area give the kind of small-scale interest that the bigger Torridon hills lack.
Quick facts
- Height
- 437m/ 1434ft
- Grid ref
- NG 92884 55108
- Nearest city
- Inverness· 74km
- 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%
Start from the Torridon Countryside Centre or the road south of Annat. A path leads onto the lower hillside; thereafter it is straightforward navigation by line of sight to the summit. Around 3 hours.
Terrain
Lewisian gneiss knolls everywhere — small rocky bumps with peat bogs and tarns between. Pick a line round the wettest hollows; the rock itself is grippy enough.
In winter
Sits below the snowline of the great Torridon peaks but inherits their wild weather. The knolly terrain becomes confusing when half-hidden under fresh snow. Daylight, route choice and a watchful eye on cloud are the keys.
This hill is in the Torridon SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow5h 21m
- Edinburgh7h 10m
OS maps: OS Landranger 25, OS Explorer 429, OS Explorer 433
Mobile signal: Poor. Remote Ross-shire/Sutherland; limited coverage.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:22
- Sunset
- 22:23
- Civil dawn
- 03:11
- Civil dusk
- 23:34
NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 June 2026
Around Seana Mheallan on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Seana Mheallan — common questions
- How hard is Seana Mheallan?
- Seana Mheallan is rated 1/5 (easy) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Lewisian gneiss knolls everywhere — small rocky bumps with peat bogs and tarns between.
- When is the best time to climb Seana Mheallan?
- The standard good-weather months for Seana Mheallan 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 Seana Mheallan?
- 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 Seana Mheallan?
- Poor. Remote Ross-shire/Sutherland; limited coverage.
- Is Seana Mheallan safe in winter?
- Sits below the snowline of the great Torridon peaks but inherits their wild weather. The knolly terrain becomes confusing when half-hidden under fresh snow. Daylight, route choice and a watchful eye on cloud are the keys.
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