Meall a' Chrathaich
A heather-clad Fiona hill west of Loch Ness, Meall a’ Chrathaich stands above Bhlàraidh Wind Farm and is most easily reached by bike from Glen Moriston.
Meall a' Chrathaich
| Height | 678.9m |
| Prominence | 184m |
| Meaning | hill of shaking |
| Lists | Fionas, 133 |
| Location | Glen Moriston, Glen Shiel to Loch Hourn |
| Grid Ref | NH360220 |
| Lat/Lon | 57.25988, -4.71952 |
Meall a’ Chrathaich is a heather-clad Fiona hill rising above the moorland west of Loch Ness.
It is most easily reached from Glen Moriston, where the access roads for Bhlàraidh Wind Farm allow much of the distance to be cycled. From the most northerly turbine, a short, rough ascent over heathery ground leads to the trig-pointed summit, from which views extend widely over Glen Affric, the ridges of Mullardoch and Strathfarrar, and northwards towards Ben Wyvis.
Meall a’ Chrathaich can be combined with the neighbouring Càrn Mhic an Toisich on the same outing.
Routes up Meall a' Chrathaich
Càrn Mhic an Toisich and Meall a' Chrathaich | |
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West of Loch Ness, a cycle through Bhlàraidh Wind Farm gives access to short hikes on the Fiona/Graham hills of Càrn Mhic an Toisich and Meall a’ Chrathaich Peaks : 2 Fionas
Ascent : 1140m (3740ft) Distance : 34km (21m) Time : 3:50hr |
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