Leana Mhòr, east Glen Roy
Leana Mhòr, a modest Fiona hill at Glen Roy’s east entrance, has heather slopes leading to a grassy summit plateau with fine views on a pleasant walk.
Leana Mhòr, east Glen Roy
| Height | 677m |
| Prominence | 158m |
| Meaning | big meadow |
| Lists | Fionas (F138) |
| Location | Glen Roy, Monadh Liath to Glen Roy |
| Grid Ref | NN316879 |
| Lat/Lon | 56.95178, -4.76904 |
Leana Mhòr is a little Fiona hill guarding the entrance to Glen Roy. Formed of heather clad slopes for the most part, with a wide flat grass covered summit crest, its most interesting feature is Coire Bohaskey with its narrow and steep sided gorge lower down.
Leana Mhòr can be tagged onto a route up Càrn Dearg. Alternatively, if river levels are low, it can be hiked on its own approaching from Coire Bohaskey.
Routes up Leana Mhòr
Glen Roy East | |
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Hillwalking route up Càrn Dearg and Grahams east of Glen Roy. A circuit over grassy crests around Coire na Reinich, with options to extend further. Peaks : 1 Corbett, option of 2 Fionas
Ascent : 730m (2390ft) Distance : 8km (5m) Time : 3:15hr* | |
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* Times shown are estimates – see timing notes on the disclaimer page for more information.
