Munro · Glen Coe & Lochaber
Meall na Teanga
Meall na Teanga (917m) — "rounded hill of the tongue" — sits on the steep north-west wall of the Great Glen, looking down over the length of Loch Lochy from one of the highest points in this corner of Lochaber. It is paired with Sron a' Choire Ghairbh on the standard horseshoe round. The summit is a small grassy dome with a rocky cairn looking south to Ben Nevis.
Quick facts
- Height
- 916.8m/ 3008ft
- Prominence
- 306 m
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 807 m
- Time
- 5–8 hrs
- Grid ref
- NN220924
- Parking
- NN278958
- Nearest city
- Fort William· 22km
- 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
Track from Loch Lochy 30% · Open hillside 45% · Summit ridge 25%
Park at Kilfinnan north of Loch Lochy and walk in along the canal-side track for 5km to the foot of the Cam Bealach. Climb the steep restored stalkers' path onto the high bealach between the two Munros, then turn south up the steep grass nose of Meall na Teanga. Most parties also take in Sron a' Choire Ghairbh from the same bealach. Around 18km return with 1300m of ascent for the pair.
Terrain
The canal-side and forestry approach gives fast firm walking. The Cam Bealach stalkers' path is well-built but steep with loose sections in places. Above the bealach the climb to Meall na Teanga is steep grass and broken rock; the summit dome is a short bouldery ridge.
In winter
A serious Lochaber winter day. The Cam Bealach corries hold wind-loaded slab on north-east aspects after south-westerly storms. SAIS Lochaber publishes for the area. The Kilfinnan road is single-track and ungritted; daylight requires an early start. The steep grass slopes ice readily — axe and crampons essential.
This hill is in the Glen Coe SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow3h 49m
- Edinburgh3h 1m
OS maps: OS Landranger 34
Mobile signal: Barely anything above 700m. The Great Glen has occasional signal near the canal. Fetch maps before starting out.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:01
- Sunset
- 21:51
- Civil dawn
- 04:06
- Civil dusk
- 22:47
NOAA Solar Calculator · 23 July 2026
Pair with
Curated multi-hill combinations from Meall na Teanga.
On a long-distance route
Meall na Teanga sits within 5km of these named long-distance walks — useful for trail-pack rest days or section extensions.
Around Meall na Teanga on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Roy Bridge station
Glen Roy; Grey Corries (Stob Choire Claurigh, Sgurr Choinnich Mor)
12km from the hill
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On TripSCOTBase yourself in Fort William
Ben Nevis base, West Highland Line, gateway to Lochaber
22km from the hill
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On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: Ben Nevis Distillery
Fort William — Lochaber distillery at the foot of the Ben; long-aged Japanese-owned classics
19km from the hill
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Meall na Teanga — common questions
- What difficulty is Meall na Teanga?
- On the OutdoorSCOT scale, Meall na Teanga comes in at 4/5 — challenging. Expect roughly 16km and 807m of ascent on the usual route — 5-8 hours for most parties. Underfoot: The canal-side and forestry approach gives fast firm walking.
- What is Meall na Teanga's prominence?
- 306m of prominence. That's the vertical drop from the summit to the col that links Meall na Teanga to the next higher ground.
- Where do I park for Meall na Teanga?
- Most walkers start from NN278958. 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 na Teanga?
- May, June, July, August, September, October give the most reliable conditions on Meall na Teanga. 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 na Teanga 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 na Teanga?
- Barely anything above 700m. The Great Glen has occasional signal near the canal. Fetch maps before starting out.
- Is Meall na Teanga safe in winter?
- A serious Lochaber winter day. The Cam Bealach corries hold wind-loaded slab on north-east aspects after south-westerly storms. SAIS Lochaber publishes for the area. The Kilfinnan road is single-track and ungritted; daylight requires an early start. The steep grass slopes ice readily — axe and crampons essential.
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