Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Meall Beag
In or near Cairndow.
Meall Beag — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.

William Starkey — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Ardlui · 8.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Meall Beag is a named hill or mountain in scotland highlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Meall Beag is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It features a prominent summit that offers expansive views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular among hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, providing various routes for different skill levels. The rugged terrain and natural beauty make it a notable destination for those exploring Scotland's mountainous regions.
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- Coordinates
- 56.2763, -4.8555
- Nearest railway station
- Ardlui — 8.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12614062 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Meall Beag?
- Meall Beag is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Meall Beag?
- Meall Beag — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Meall Beag?
- The nearest railway station is Ardlui, about 8.7 km away. Its coordinates are 56.2763°, -4.8555°.