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Meall Mor, Glen Glass

Meall Mor - heather-clad hill above Glen Glass

Standing above the forests surrounding Loch Glass and tucked in behind the towering presence of Ben Wyvis, Meall Mor is a rather unassuming hill. Its slopes are draped in heather leading up to a broad, grass and peat-hagged crest. Though it may lack dramatic features, its quiet presence and open terrain give it a character of its own.

Meall Mor, Glen Glass

Height	738m
Prominence	263m
Meaning	big hill
Lists	Fionas, 35
Location	Easter Ross, Loch Broom to Easter Ross
Grid Ref	NH515745
Lat/Lon	57.73617, -4.49545

Nestled quietly behind the towering mass of Ben Wyvis and rising above the forested shores of Loch Glass, Meall Mor is an unassuming yet rewarding hill in the Northern Highlands. Its gentle, rolling slopes are cloaked in heather and rough grasses, eventually giving way to a broad, open crest scarred with patches of peat-hag.

While it may lack the steep drama of some of its neighbours, Meall Mor makes up for it with its sweeping sense of space and solitude. From its summit, the views are striking. To the west, Ben Wyvis dominates the skyline - a vast, imposing presence that feels close enough to touch. Looking north, the landscape stretches out toward the hills of Assynt and beyond, fading into the distant bulk of Ben Klibreck. It's a fine vantage point, offering a quiet but expansive perspective over the Northern Highlands.

Meall Mor can be approached from either Glen Glass to the south or Loch Morie to the north. A network of estate and forestry tracks encircles much of the lower ground, providing useful access routes. From these, rougher forestry tracks climb up hillsides, offering a way onto the broad crest of Meall Mor.

Once on the open plateau, some navigation is needed - especially in mist - as the terrain becomes wide and featureless. The final approach to the summit is helpfully marked by the remains of an old line of wooden fenceposts, which can be followed to the top.

Routes up Meall Mor

Meall Mor from Glen Glass
	Above the forest lands of Glen Glass, a hike up old estate trods leads to a wide expanse and fine views of the Northern Highlands. Peaks : 1 Fiona/Graham Ascent : 650m (2130ft) Distance : 15km (9m) Time : 4:50hr