Meall a' Chaorainn, Fannichs
Overshadowed by its higher neighbour, Fionn Bheinn, Meall a’ Chaorainn is a rounded, heather-clad hill rising above Loch a’ Chroisg and Achnasheen.
Meall a' Chaorainn, Fannichs
| Height | 705m |
| Prominence | 189m |
| Meaning | hill of the rowan tree |
| Lists | Fionas (F92) |
| Location | The Fannichs, The Fannichs to Loch Maree |
| Grid Ref | NH136604 |
| Lat/Lon | 57.59506, -5.12055 |
Standing prominently above Loch a’ Chroisg, Meall a’ Chaorainn is a broad, grassy and heather-covered hill with a spacious summit plateau, where a small cairn marks the highest point.
Hillwalkers would most likely reach Meall a’ Chaorainn as a detour from a Fionn Bheinn route, starting near a small hydro dam on the Allt Achadh na Sine. The hill is connected to Fionn Bheinn by a wide, waterlogged bealach scarred with peat hags, making the traverse a distinctly boggy experience.
Routes up Meall a' Chaorainn
Fionn Bheinn and Meall a' Chaorainn from Achnasheen | |
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A hike from Achnasheen up grassy slopes leads to Fionn Bheinn's crest above an impressive corrie. A detour over damp grass bags nearby Meall a' Chaorainn. Peaks : 1 Munro, option of 1 Fiona/Graham
Ascent : 860m (2820ft) Distance : 10km (6m) Time : 3:55hr | |
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