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Meall Bhenneit

Hill, Mountain in Ross-shire

Scotland

Meall Bhenneit

Clearings in Strath Rusdale forest The clear areas are not marked on the OS map. The near one surrounds a small stream that crosses the forest road here.
Clearings in Strath Rusdale forest Credit: Andrew Spenceley

Meall Bhenneit is a prominent hill located in Ross-shire, in the Scottish Highlands. It stands at an elevation of 759 meters (2,490 feet) and is part of the expansive mountain range known as the Northwest Highlands.

Situated about 10 kilometers (6 miles) northeast of the village of Lochcarron, Meall Bhenneit offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Its position provides stunning vistas of the nearby Loch Kishorn and Loch Carron, as well as the distant Torridon and Beinn Eighe mountain ranges.

The hill is easily accessible by foot, with several paths and trails leading to its summit. One popular route starts near the small settlement of Ardaneaskan and ascends steadily through a mixture of grassy slopes and rocky terrain. The climb is considered moderate in difficulty, making it suitable for hikers of varying abilities.

At the top of Meall Bhenneit, visitors are rewarded with magnificent views stretching across the rugged landscape, encompassing both land and sea. On clear days, it is possible to spot the Isle of Skye and the Outer Hebrides in the distance. The hill also offers a sense of tranquility and solitude, as it is relatively less frequented by tourists compared to other nearby peaks.

Meall Bhenneit is a haven for nature enthusiasts, providing opportunities for birdwatching, wildlife spotting, and photography. Deer, red grouse, and various bird species, including golden eagles and peregrine falcons, can often be observed in the area.

Overall, Meall Bhenneit is a captivating hill that showcases the natural beauty and rugged charm of the Scottish Highlands, making it a must-visit destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

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Meall Bhenneit Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.816014/-4.4485941 or Grid Reference NH5483. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Clearings in Strath Rusdale forest The clear areas are not marked on the OS map. The near one surrounds a small stream that crosses the forest road here.
Clearings in Strath Rusdale forest
The clear areas are not marked on the OS map. The near one surrounds a small stream that crosses the forest road here.
Strath Rusdale forest edge The map marks forest on both sides of the track here, but now you get a nice view looking west - the twin summits of Carn Chuinneag are just visible
Strath Rusdale forest edge
The map marks forest on both sides of the track here, but now you get a nice view looking west - the twin summits of Carn Chuinneag are just visible
Garbhan Mor The rocky outcrop is Garbhan Mor. It has a ruined building at its base.
Garbhan Mor
The rocky outcrop is Garbhan Mor. It has a ruined building at its base.
Meall na h-Uigeig A hill in the peaty badlands south of Ardgay.
Meall na h-Uigeig
A hill in the peaty badlands south of Ardgay.
Eastwards from Sròn na Saobhaidhe The nearer 522m top is very peaty with Meall Bhenneit on the right. There is still some snow on Beinn Tharsuinn.
Eastwards from Sròn na Saobhaidhe
The nearer 522m top is very peaty with Meall Bhenneit on the right. There is still some snow on Beinn Tharsuinn.
Forest, Glac an t-Seilich This coupe of lodgepole pine is the last bit standing. The glen has nearly all been clearfelled. A road was currently being constructed to carry this lot out.
Forest, Glac an t-Seilich
This coupe of lodgepole pine is the last bit standing. The glen has nearly all been clearfelled. A road was currently being constructed to carry this lot out.
Lodgepole pine, Glac an t-Seilich Last trees standing in the forest which has almost all been felled in recent years.
Lodgepole pine, Glac an t-Seilich
Last trees standing in the forest which has almost all been felled in recent years.
Garbhan Mòr A rocky spur at the head of forested Glac an t-Seilich.
Garbhan Mòr
A rocky spur at the head of forested Glac an t-Seilich.
Abhainn Glac an t-Seilich View downstream from the edge of the trees.
Abhainn Glac an t-Seilich
View downstream from the edge of the trees.
Forest, Glac an t-Seilich The last bit still standing after the rest of the glen has been clearfelled.
Forest, Glac an t-Seilich
The last bit still standing after the rest of the glen has been clearfelled.
Recent clearfell, Strath Rusdale
Recent clearfell, Strath Rusdale
Glac an t-Seilich Clearfelled forestry, Strath Rusdale. A digger is working on a road on the far side of the river, I think it was digging out a loading/turning area for the extraction of the final corner of standing timber.
Glac an t-Seilich
Clearfelled forestry, Strath Rusdale. A digger is working on a road on the far side of the river, I think it was digging out a loading/turning area for the extraction of the final corner of standing timber.
Clearfelled forestry, Glac an t-Seilich A digger is working on the road across the river prior to the removal of the final coupes of standing timber.
Clearfelled forestry, Glac an t-Seilich
A digger is working on the road across the river prior to the removal of the final coupes of standing timber.
New logging road, Glac an t-Seilich Amongst the recent clearfell.
New logging road, Glac an t-Seilich
Amongst the recent clearfell.
Road building, Glac an t-Seilich Preparing to take the last corner of standing timber out.
Road building, Glac an t-Seilich
Preparing to take the last corner of standing timber out.
New road, Glac an t-Seilich An upgraded road on the alignment of the curious partly tarred road between Strath Rusdale and Glen Calvie. Taken shortly after the timber was carried out.
New road, Glac an t-Seilich
An upgraded road on the alignment of the curious partly tarred road between Strath Rusdale and Glen Calvie. Taken shortly after the timber was carried out.
Glac an t-Seilich The unplanted strip alongside the Abhainn Glac an t-Seilich gets interesting further up the glen. There is a lot of juniper here amongst the bogs and boulders.
Glac an t-Seilich
The unplanted strip alongside the Abhainn Glac an t-Seilich gets interesting further up the glen. There is a lot of juniper here amongst the bogs and boulders.
Strath Rusdale to Glen Calvie road Taken at the end of the modernised logging road section and the "two ply" with heather has returned. There is a lot of juniper here.
Strath Rusdale to Glen Calvie road
Taken at the end of the modernised logging road section and the "two ply" with heather has returned. There is a lot of juniper here.
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Meall Bhenneit is located at Grid Ref: NH5483 (Lat: 57.816014, Lng: -4.4485941)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Corbett: no
Ele: 531
Munro: no
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 57.8157766/-4.4490352
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