Meall Garbh

Meall Garbh is a mountain in Glen Lyon that rises to 968 meters with several bumps running along its summit ridge. A central stone cairn marks the top, surrounded by iron fence posts that help identify the peak from a distance.

The mountain was part of traditional Highland routes, with recorded climbs dating back to the early days of Scottish mountaineering activity in the area. These early expeditions helped establish many of the paths still used by climbers today.

The name comes from Gaelic and means 'rough hill', following the traditional Scottish practice of naming peaks based on their appearance. You can see how such naming reflects what people notice when they look at the landscape around them.

A circular walking route that includes this peak covers roughly 17 kilometers and takes about seven hours, since several mountains are part of the same outing. Good footwear and weather protection are essential, as conditions can change rapidly in the highlands.

The mountain displays different geological features on each side, with steep cliffs on the southern face that drop away into deep valleys. This changing landscape makes the views from different points along the ridge quite distinct from one another.

GPS coordinates: 56.63748,-4.20763

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:45