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
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 881 m
- Time
- 5–8 hrs
- Grid ref
- NN674438
- Parking
- NN680400
- Nearest city
- Perth
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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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
- 04:29
- Sunset
- 22:02
- Civil dawn
- 03:27
- Civil dusk
- 23:04
NOAA Solar Calculator · 7 June 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 hard is Meall Greigh?
- Meall Greigh is rated 3/5 (moderately challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 17km with 881m of ascent and takes most walkers 5-8 hours. Terrain: The Lawers Burn stalkers' path is excellent restored pitching for the lower section.
- Where do I park for Meall Greigh?
- Standard parking is at NN680400 near Perth. Check the parking grid reference on an OS map before travel; informal laybys can fill on summer weekends.
- When is the best time to climb Meall Greigh?
- The standard good-weather months for Meall Greigh are 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 Greigh?
- 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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