THE 282 · #23
Meall Chuaich
951 m
Hill of the Quaich
🥾 Planned
Height rank216th of 282
RegionCairngorms
Coordinates56.963850°N
4.111257°W
4.111257°W
OS grid refNN 71650 87825
At a glance
The essentials at a glance
Height951 m
Distance14 km
Elevation gain614 m
Guide time4-5 hours
Difficulty2/5
Route & visit
Plan your adventure
Route typeOut and Back
ParkingNot yet added
TerrainNot yet added
Start pointNot yet added
Best seasonNot yet added
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About Meall Chuaich
Meall Chuaich is a peaceful Munro rising above the Drumochter Pass, east of Dalwhinnie in the Scottish Highlands. Its rounded grassy slopes and broad summit provide expansive views across Badenoch, Strathspey and neighbouring mountain ranges. The popular route follows an aqueduct and estate tracks before climbing through open heather moorland. With a relatively straightforward ascent, quiet surroundings and rewarding panoramas, Meall Chuaich offers an enjoyable Highland walking experience away from busier mountain destinations in Scotland.
Our experience
Stories from the hills
Our story from Meall Chuaich will appear here after the adventure, alongside the photographs, route notes and things we learned along the way.
Full route guide, photos and our experience coming soon.Check back later for a detailed write-up.