Meall nan Caorach
Meall nan Caorach is a grassy Fiona south-east of Amulree, overlooking Little Glen Shee and separated from neighbouring Meall Reamhar by a deep col.
Meall nan Caorach
| Height | 624m |
| Prominence | 322m |
| Meaning | hill of the sheep |
| Lists | Fionas (F199) |
| Location | South of Loch Tay to Glen Almond, Loch Tay to the Trossachs |
| Grid Ref | NN928338 |
| Lat/Lon | 56.4849, -3.74123 |
Meall nan Caorach is a rounded, mainly grassy hill rising south-east of Amulree and west of Little Glen Shee. To the south-west stands neighbouring Meall Reamhar, separated from it by a surprisingly deep col.
From Amulree, an approach can be made initially following the route towards Harrietfield in Glen Almond, perhaps climbing over Creag Gorm before crossing rougher, heather-clad ground to Meall nan Caorach's summit, marked by a trig point.
The track continues through to Harrietfield, giving another possible approach from Glen Almond, though the route from Amulree is significantly shorter. Meall nan Caorach and Meall Reamhar make a natural pairing, with fencelines providing useful guidance across the higher ground and between the two summits.
Routes up Meall nan Caorach
Meall nan Caorach and Meall Reamhar from Amulree | |
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Hill route from Amulree to Meall nan Caorach and Meall Reamhar, separated by a deep col, using the route towards Harrietfield in Glen Almond. Peaks : 2 Fionas/Grahams
Ascent : 570m (1870ft) Distance : 9km (6m) Time : 3:15hr* | |
Nearby hills and mountains
* Times shown are estimates – see timing notes on the disclaimer page for more information.
