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'''Meallan Liath Coire Mhic Dhughaill''' is a mountain of 2,628 feet in the north-west of [[Sutherland]]. It may be seen standing to the north-east of [[Loch More, Sutherland|Loch More]]. It is within the Reay Forest (which despite its name is almost wholly devoid of trees: it is a forest in the old sense of a hunting estate). | '''Meallan Liath Coire Mhic Dhughaill''' is a mountain of 2,628 feet in the north-west of [[Sutherland]]. It may be seen standing to the north-east of [[Loch More, Sutherland|Loch More]]. It is within the Reay Forest (which despite its name is almost wholly devoid of trees: it is a forest in the old sense of a hunting estate). | ||
| − | The resonant name, " | + | The resonant name, "Grey hill of the corrie of Dougal's daughter", has no known explanation |
It is a vast and complex mountain of many peaks, lochans and corries. Its height qualifies it as a 'Corbett'; a Scottish mountain of between 2,500 and 3,000 feet. | It is a vast and complex mountain of many peaks, lochans and corries. Its height qualifies it as a 'Corbett'; a Scottish mountain of between 2,500 and 3,000 feet. | ||
Latest revision as of 15:20, 28 February 2019
| Meallan Liath Coire Mhic Dhughaill | |
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 Approaching the summit of Meallan Liath Coire Mhic Dhughail | |
| Summit: | 2,628 feet NC357391 58°18’36"N, 4°48’21"W |
Meallan Liath Coire Mhic Dhughaill is a mountain of 2,628 feet in the north-west of Sutherland. It may be seen standing to the north-east of Loch More. It is within the Reay Forest (which despite its name is almost wholly devoid of trees: it is a forest in the old sense of a hunting estate).
The resonant name, "Grey hill of the corrie of Dougal's daughter", has no known explanation
It is a vast and complex mountain of many peaks, lochans and corries. Its height qualifies it as a 'Corbett'; a Scottish mountain of between 2,500 and 3,000 feet.
Ascent
The climb can only realistically be begun from Kinloch at the head of Loch More, which provides an approach which is on easy to moderate crag free slopes.[1]
Outside links
- Meallan Liath Coire Mhic Dhughaill on 'Walk Highlands'
References
- ↑ Meallan Liath Coire Mhic Dhughaill on 'Munro Magic'
