Meall Doire Fheara

Hill, Mountain in Ross-shire

Scotland

Meall Doire Fheara

Allt Baile na Creige in Strathconon Forest Rough moorland with a view to the burn below the stalkers path. — Allt Baile na Creige in Strathconon Forest Credit: Julian Paren

Meall Doire Fheara is a prominent hill located in the county of Ross-shire, in the Scottish Highlands. It stands at an elevation of 612 meters (2,008 feet) and is part of the wider mountainous region known as the Northern Highlands.

Situated within the picturesque landscape of the Wester Ross area, Meall Doire Fheara offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, lochs, and glens. Its location near the coast also provides glimpses of the nearby sea, adding to its scenic beauty.

The hill is characterized by its rugged terrain, featuring a mixture of steep slopes, rocky outcrops, and grassy slopes. Its summit is broad and rounded, offering a relatively easy climb for experienced hikers and mountaineers. The ascent to the top is rewarded with breathtaking vistas of the Torridon mountains, including Liathach, Beinn Eighe, and Beinn Alligin.

Vegetation on Meall Doire Fheara is typical of the Scottish Highlands, with heather, grasses, and scattered patches of woodland covering its lower slopes. The hill is also home to a variety of wildlife, including red deer, mountain hares, and various bird species, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and wildlife photographers.

Access to Meall Doire Fheara is relatively straightforward, with several walking routes available from nearby villages such as Gairloch and Lochcarron. Visitors are advised to check weather conditions and bring appropriate hiking gear, as the Scottish Highlands can experience unpredictable weather patterns throughout the year. Overall, Meall Doire Fheara provides a rewarding outdoor experience, showcasing the natural beauty and diversity of the Ross-shire region.

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Meall Doire Fheara Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.530772/-4.8186668 or Grid Reference NH3152. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Allt Baile na Creige in Strathconon Forest Rough moorland with a view to the burn below the stalkers path.

Allt Baile na Creige in Strathconon Forest

Rough moorland with a view to the burn below the stalkers path.

Waterfalls on the Allt Baile na Creige A steep section of river.

Waterfalls on the Allt Baile na Creige

A steep section of river.

Looking down the Allt Baile na Creige Creag Ruadh is the mountain beyond.

Looking down the Allt Baile na Creige

Creag Ruadh is the mountain beyond.

Lichened rock above Strathconon Part of the wider landscape. Colours very much in keeping with the natural vegetation colours of early April.

Lichened rock above Strathconon

Part of the wider landscape. Colours very much in keeping with the natural vegetation colours of early April.

The frozen south flank of Strathconon above Milton The estate track heads south from Milton into the sunless side of the hills. The Fannich hills are visible behind the village of Milton which houses the Strathconon Primary School.

The frozen south flank of Strathconon above Milton

The estate track heads south from Milton into the sunless side of the hills. The Fannich hills are visible behind the village of Milton which houses the Strathconon Primary School.

Estate track from Strathconon to Glen Orrin A track that was very slippery due to ice and glazed frozen rock. It was easier to walk where the snow had accumulated in the higher regions.

Estate track from Strathconon to Glen Orrin

A track that was very slippery due to ice and glazed frozen rock. It was easier to walk where the snow had accumulated in the higher regions.

Carn na Coinnich viewed from the col of the approach track With deep snow the best way of climbing Carn na Coinnich was to take the estate track to the col (610 m) and descend briefly before heading up to the ridge. The trig point on the summit is visible.

The line of the estate track is visible despite the blanket of snow.

Carn na Coinnich viewed from the col of the approach track

With deep snow the best way of climbing Carn na Coinnich was to take the estate track to the col (610 m) and descend briefly before heading up to the ridge. The trig point on the summit is visible. The line of the estate track is visible despite the blanket of snow.

Estate track at the col The nameless col is at the head of the track between Strathconon and Glen Orrin. Looking north the Fannichs dominate the skyline and there are hints of the snowless and sunny Strathconon.

Estate track at the col

The nameless col is at the head of the track between Strathconon and Glen Orrin. Looking north the Fannichs dominate the skyline and there are hints of the snowless and sunny Strathconon.

Milton in Strathconon A view of a world far apart from the deep snow of the hills south of Strathconon. A reminder too that all is not so easy with the winter mountaineering challenges of the Fannich Hills also apparent.

Milton in Strathconon

A view of a world far apart from the deep snow of the hills south of Strathconon. A reminder too that all is not so easy with the winter mountaineering challenges of the Fannich Hills also apparent.

Descending towards Strathconon on an estate track The last stretch of hillside before leaving the sun and the added difficulties of a very deep-frozen path covered by light snow. Our destination bathed in sunshine!

Descending towards Strathconon on an estate track

The last stretch of hillside before leaving the sun and the added difficulties of a very deep-frozen path covered by light snow. Our destination bathed in sunshine!

Outlying tree - a survivor The first and last tree (depending on your direction of travel) on the estate track to Glen Orrin. The track was very icy and care was needed after leaving the easier terriain of deeper snow higher up.

Outlying tree - a survivor

The first and last tree (depending on your direction of travel) on the estate track to Glen Orrin. The track was very icy and care was needed after leaving the easier terriain of deeper snow higher up.

Estate track above Strathconon The lower and flatter section of the track from Strathconon to Glen Orrin.

Estate track above Strathconon

The lower and flatter section of the track from Strathconon to Glen Orrin.

Lochan on the northern spur of Meall Giubhais (663 m) Recorded by OS in their 1:25,000 mapping.

Lochan on the northern spur of Meall Giubhais (663 m)

Recorded by OS in their 1:25,000 mapping.

Summit of Meall Giubhais (663 m) A pretence of a cairn. My GPS altimeter detected no difference between this summit height (marked by the dot on the OS map) and a second top a few hundred yards to the east. In the distance Gleann Meinich is visible with its surrounding high hills.

Summit of Meall Giubhais (663 m)

A pretence of a cairn. My GPS altimeter detected no difference between this summit height (marked by the dot on the OS map) and a second top a few hundred yards to the east. In the distance Gleann Meinich is visible with its surrounding high hills.

Eastern flank of Beinn Giubhais A gleam of sunshine on the descent to the pony track between Strathconon and Glen Orrin.

Eastern flank of Beinn Giubhais

A gleam of sunshine on the descent to the pony track between Strathconon and Glen Orrin.

Peat hags beside the Strathconon to Glen Orrin path They mark the route as a path, but in reality the path appears and disappears. Here the line of the path could not be seen and the chosen route was through this dry area of peat.

Peat hags beside the Strathconon to Glen Orrin path

They mark the route as a path, but in reality the path appears and disappears. Here the line of the path could not be seen and the chosen route was through this dry area of peat.

Unintended deviation from the mapped path from Strathconon to Glen Orrin Who would have thought this was not the path!! It lies along a firm bank - better than the wet path indicated on the OS map.

Unintended deviation from the mapped path from Strathconon to Glen Orrin

Who would have thought this was not the path!! It lies along a firm bank - better than the wet path indicated on the OS map.

Unintended deviation from the Strathconon to Glen Orrin path Yet again the path was not the marked one. The fact is that the real OS path does exist.

Unintended deviation from the Strathconon to Glen Orrin path

Yet again the path was not the marked one. The fact is that the real OS path does exist.

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Meall Doire Fheara is located at Grid Ref: NH3152 (Lat: 57.530772, Lng: -4.8186668)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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