An Ruadh-mheallan

A small rugged hill west of Beinn Alligin, An Ruadh-mheallan offers fine views over Loch Torridon and Inner Hebrides above a lochan-dotted, rocky landscape.

An Ruadh-mheallan

Height	672m
Prominence	201m
Meaning	the red little hill
Lists	Fionas (F143)
Location	Beinn Alligin, Applecross¸ Coulin and Torridon
Grid Ref	NG836614
Lat/Lon	57.59113, -5.62219

Torridon is famed for its towering giants - Beinn Alligin, Liathach, and Beinn Eighe - but it also harbours a number of quieter, lesser-known hills that, while more modest in stature, have plenty of character. An Ruadh-mheallan is one such hill, standing just west of imposing Beinn Alligin.

Rugged and 'pap'-shaped, it rises above a wild landscape scattered with lochans and rocky knolls. Though small, its summit offers surprisingly fine views, with sweeping outlooks across Loch Torridon and westward toward the Inner Hebrides.

The most direct access to An Ruadh-mheallan is via the minor road from Torridon village to Diabaig. This scenic route climbs to around 250m, from where an undulating, pathless hike begins. Heading over rough grass and heather, the route ascends the southern slopes of the hill, making for a short but rewarding outing.

Routes up An Ruadh-mheallan

An Ruadh-mheallan from Bealach na Gaoithe
	A short pathless hillwalking route up An Ruadh-mheallan from Bealach na Gaoithe to fine views over Loch Torridon and the Inner Hebrides. Peaks : 1 Fiona Ascent : 490m (1610ft) Distance : 6km (4m) Time : 2:20hr