Meall Ruigh nam Biorag

Hill, Mountain in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Meall Ruigh nam Biorag

A889, Sgriob Ruadh The A889 from Dalwhinnie to Laggan crosses this peat and heather moorland, seen from a track entrance for the plantation on the west side. It was formerly the line of General Wade&#039;s military road connecting Fort Augustus with the road through Drumochter Pass to Ruthven Barracks near Kingussie. — A889, Sgriob Ruadh Credit: Jim Barton

Meall Ruigh nam Biorag is a hill located in the Scottish Highlands, specifically in Inverness-shire. It stands at an elevation of 582 meters (1,909 feet) above sea level, making it a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts looking to enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

The hill is characterized by its rugged terrain, with rocky outcrops and grassy slopes that provide a challenging yet rewarding hiking experience. The summit offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, glens, and lochs, including the famous Loch Ness.

Meall Ruigh nam Biorag is situated within the Glen Affric National Nature Reserve, known for its diverse flora and fauna, including rare species of birds, plants, and insects. Hikers may also encounter wildlife such as red deer and mountain hares while exploring the hill.

Access to Meall Ruigh nam Biorag is typically via well-marked hiking trails that wind their way through the picturesque Scottish countryside. The hill is a popular destination for day trips or longer hikes, offering a true taste of the Highlands' natural beauty and rugged charm.

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Meall Ruigh nam Biorag Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.986082/-4.2134978 or Grid Reference NN6590. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A889, Sgriob Ruadh

The A889 from Dalwhinnie to Laggan crosses this peat and heather moorland, seen from a track entrance for the plantation on the west side. It was formerly the line of General Wade's military road connecting Fort Augustus with the road through Drumochter Pass to Ruthven Barracks near Kingussie.

Jim Barton

The Stance Woodland

A weatherbeaten notice and map by the track leaving the A889. A loop path shown heading west up to Creagan Reamhar is now overgrown, though the forest track is still open. Compare with Dave Fergusson's photograph NN6489 : Signpost for The Stance Woodland taken in 2008.

Jim Barton

Forest track, Stance Woodland

Looking back to the deer fence gate by the A889.

Jim Barton

Lochan in Stance Woodland plantation

The lochan lies alongside the burn of Caochan Glac na Criche but is about a metre higher. The path shown on the map is just about non-existent.

Jim Barton

Heather and plantation, Stance Woodland

Apart from a sketchy deer path, there was little evidence of the path to the lochan.

Jim Barton

Dumped rubbish, Stance Woodland

Items of scrap, including an old electric oven, by the track into the plantation.

Jim Barton

Flat valley bottom of Glen Truim

The River Truim which flows through the valley is unseen in the image, recorded from the A9 trunk road. The hill which rises beyond is un-named on OS maps.

Trevor Littlewood

Road towards Crubenmore

Steven Brown

Road towards Crubenmore

Steven Brown

The valley of the River Truim

General Wade's Military Road runs along the foot of the hill on the other side of the valley

Eirian Evans

Caochan Glac na Criche

The name refers to a small stream in a small valley (glac) at a boundary (na criche) - see 'Reading the Gaelic Landscape' by John Murray (Whittles 2014). It flows past, but not through, the nearby lochan shown in NN6389 : Lochan in Stance Woodland plantation.

Jim Barton