Munro · Fife & Perthshire
Meall Greigh
Meall Greigh (1001m) — "hill of the horse-studs" — sits at the eastern end of the Ben Lawers chain on the north side of Loch Tay. It is the most rounded and least dramatic of the seven Lawers Munros, a broad whaleback summit overlooking Lawers village. Usually paired with Meall Garbh on a long Lawers traverse, or climbed as a quieter standalone day from the lochside village.
Quick facts
- Height
- 1000.7m/ 3283ft
- Prominence
- 167 m
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 881 m
- Time
- 5–8 hrs
- Grid ref
- NN674438
- Parking
- NN680400
- Nearest city
- Perth· 49km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
Height and prominence cross-checked against the Database of British and Irish Hills (CC BY).
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Standard route
Good path 45% · Open hillside 35% · Summit 20%
Park near the church at Lawers village on the A827. Take the stalkers' path north up the Lawers Burn, then climb west onto Meall Greigh's broad east shoulder and the summit cairn. Most parties continue west to Meall Garbh (Lawers) via the broad bealach, then return down the Lawers Burn. Around 13km with 1000m of ascent for the pair; Meall Greigh alone is 9km with 750m up.
Terrain
The Lawers Burn stalkers' path is excellent restored pitching for the lower section. Above 600m the path fades and the ground turns to rough grass and heather. The summit area of Meall Greigh is broad mossy turf — easy walking but featureless in cloud. The connecting bealach to Meall Garbh is broad and grassy. The descent line down the Lawers Burn is the same as the ascent.
In winter
A relatively benign winter Munro by Ben Lawers standards. The broad summit collects deep drift but rarely produces avalanche-prone slopes. Cornices persist along the northern and eastern lip of the summit ridge through the winter. The Lawers Burn line stays sheltered from westerly weather and offers a sensible retreat option. The A827 corridor is reliably gritted. SAIS Southern Cairngorms is the closest formal report.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 52m
- Edinburgh2h 56m
OS maps: OS Landranger 51
Mobile signal: Good signal from Lawers village. Signal is reliable to about 800m on the eastern approach. Above the ridge the signal becomes intermittent.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:01
- Sunset
- 21:46
- Civil dawn
- 04:06
- Civil dusk
- 22:40
NOAA Solar Calculator · 23 July 2026
Pair with
Curated multi-hill combinations from Meall Greigh.
Around Meall Greigh on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Blair Atholl station
Beinn a Ghlo; Glen Tilt corridor north to the Cairngorms
29km from the hill
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On TripSCOTBase yourself in Aberfeldy
Loch Tay base — Ben Lawers, Tarmachan ridge, Birks of Aberfeldy
19km from the hill
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On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: Aberfeldy
Aberfeldy — heart of Dewar's blends; honey-and-heather Highland style
19km from the hill
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Meall Greigh — common questions
- How difficult is Meall Greigh?
- Meall Greigh carries a 3/5 (moderately challenging) grade on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Count on about 17km, 881m of ascent and a 5-8 hour day on the standard route. Underfoot: The Lawers Burn stalkers' path is excellent restored pitching for the lower section.
- What is Meall Greigh's prominence?
- 167m of prominence. That's the vertical drop from the summit to the col that links Meall Greigh to the next higher ground.
- Where do I park for Meall Greigh?
- Most walkers start from NN680400. Verify the grid reference on an OS map before you set off — space is tight on busy summer weekends.
- When is the best time to climb Meall Greigh?
- May, June, July, August, September, October give the most reliable conditions on Meall Greigh. Beyond that window the high ground turns wintry: carry full mountain kit, be confident navigating, and check the SAIS avalanche forecast for the area.
- Is Meall Greigh dog-friendly?
- 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 Greigh?
- Good signal from Lawers village. Signal is reliable to about 800m on the eastern approach. Above the ridge the signal becomes intermittent.
- Is Meall Greigh safe in winter?
- A relatively benign winter Munro by Ben Lawers standards. The broad summit collects deep drift but rarely produces avalanche-prone slopes. Cornices persist along the northern and eastern lip of the summit ridge through the winter. The Lawers Burn line stays sheltered from westerly weather and offers a sensible retreat option. The A827 corridor is reliably gritted. SAIS Southern Cairngorms is the closest formal report.
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