THE 282 · #9
Meall nan Tarmachan
1044 m
Hill of the Ptarmigans
🥾 Planned
Height rank194th of 282
RegionPerthshire
Coordinates56.521670°N
4.301340°W
4.301340°W
OS grid refNN 58521 38992
At a glance
The essentials at a glance
Height1044 m
Distance13 km
Elevation gain840 m
Guide time5-7 hours
Difficulty3/5
Route & visit
Plan your adventure
Route typeRound Trip
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About Meall nan Tarmachan
Meall nan Tarmachan rises above Loch Tay in the beautiful Perthshire Highlands, offering spectacular views across the neighbouring Ben Lawers range. Its popular ridge walk combines grassy slopes, rocky summits and dramatic mountain scenery, creating an unforgettable Highland adventure. The relatively accessible ascent makes the Munro appealing to walkers, while the continuation along Tarmachan Ridge offers a more challenging experience. On clear days, sweeping panoramas reveal shimmering lochs, distant peaks and Scotland’s breathtaking natural landscape.
Our experience
Stories from the hills
Our story from Meall nan Tarmachan 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.