Rie Meikle

Hill, Mountain in Perthshire

Scotland

Rie Meikle

New electric fence Just built, it does not block the mapped track. — New electric fence Credit: Richard Webb

Rie Meikle is a hill located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is part of the larger Perthshire Hills, which are known for their stunning landscapes and rich natural heritage. Rie Meikle stands at an elevation of approximately 563 meters (1,847 feet), making it a relatively modest peak compared to some of the towering mountains found in the region.

The hill is predominantly composed of grassy slopes and provides a relatively easy hike for outdoor enthusiasts. Its accessible location and well-maintained trails make it a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. From the summit of Rie Meikle, hikers are rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the picturesque Perthshire countryside, rolling hills, and distant mountain ranges.

The hill is also home to a variety of flora and fauna, with heather, bracken, and mosses covering the slopes. Wildlife such as red grouse, mountain hares, and various bird species can often be spotted while exploring the area. Rie Meikle offers a peaceful and tranquil setting, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Scottish Highlands.

Overall, Rie Meikle is a delightful hill in Perthshire, offering a relatively easy hiking experience and stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Whether for a leisurely walk or a more challenging trek, this hill provides an opportunity to connect with nature and experience the rugged beauty of the Scottish landscape.

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Rie Meikle Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.650486/-3.5152315 or Grid Reference NO0751. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

New electric fence Just built, it does not block the mapped track.

New electric fence

Just built, it does not block the mapped track.

Grouse butt, Lochan a' Chait Cat lochans are usually cat shaped, the one on Ben Lawers being a good example.

Grouse butt, Lochan a' Chait

Cat lochans are usually cat shaped, the one on Ben Lawers being a good example.

Laird's House A substantial ruin of a house which was not marked on older Ordnance Survey maps. There are many ruins and enclosures around here, some are very old.

Laird's House

A substantial ruin of a house which was not marked on older Ordnance Survey maps. There are many ruins and enclosures around here, some are very old.

A simple bridge A wooden crossing of a boggy stream near the main Craigsheal Burn. Using this avoids some very unpleasant bog trotting.

A simple bridge

A wooden crossing of a boggy stream near the main Craigsheal Burn. Using this avoids some very unpleasant bog trotting.

Moorland track, Rie Meikle The track runs as mapped although there are some quad bike tracks running off it.

Moorland track, Rie Meikle

The track runs as mapped although there are some quad bike tracks running off it.

Moorland track, Rie Meikle Gone is the complex rocky moorland of Loch Ordie, the landscape here to the east is rather uniform and rolling. It was quite bleak with the low cloud.

Moorland track, Rie Meikle

Gone is the complex rocky moorland of Loch Ordie, the landscape here to the east is rather uniform and rolling. It was quite bleak with the low cloud.

Moorland track, Rie Meikle The track runs as mapped and ends a short way to the north.

Moorland track, Rie Meikle

The track runs as mapped and ends a short way to the north.

Headwaters of the Baden Burn Rolling moorland near the Highland Boundary Fault.

Headwaters of the Baden Burn

Rolling moorland near the Highland Boundary Fault.

End of the road A quadbike track continues over the moor. Loch Charles, and a track out is just over a low pass to the east.

End of the road

A quadbike track continues over the moor. Loch Charles, and a track out is just over a low pass to the east.

Grazing, Craigsheal Moorland and improved grazing above the head of Loch Benachally. Loch Benachally has been extended as a reservoir.

Grazing, Craigsheal

Moorland and improved grazing above the head of Loch Benachally. Loch Benachally has been extended as a reservoir.

Loch Benachally Fishermen on an loch enlarged as a reservoir.

Loch Benachally

Fishermen on an loch enlarged as a reservoir.

Track over Rieman Hill A track to the grazings and moorlands at the head of the Baden Burn and Craigsheal Burn.

Track over Rieman Hill

A track to the grazings and moorlands at the head of the Baden Burn and Craigsheal Burn.

Stormont moorland Ewe and lamb on a burnt strip near Loch Benachally.

Stormont moorland

Ewe and lamb on a burnt strip near Loch Benachally.

Crossing point near Lochan a' Chait A way over a new electric fence.

Crossing point near Lochan a' Chait

A way over a new electric fence.

Moorland road near Lochan a' Chait An estate track on a low pass above Craigsheal.

Moorland road near Lochan a' Chait

An estate track on a low pass above Craigsheal.

Pass on Riemore Hill Track between Riemore and Craigsheal over Stormont.

Pass on Riemore Hill

Track between Riemore and Craigsheal over Stormont.

Boundary wall Our descent from Benachally required a few detours to find gates in fences and walls. The northern tip of Loch Benachally can be seen below, with more hills rising beyond.

Boundary wall

Our descent from Benachally required a few detours to find gates in fences and walls. The northern tip of Loch Benachally can be seen below, with more hills rising beyond.

Laird's House This ruin is marked as the Laird&#039;s House on the map and is more substantial than most ruins, with the remains of a large enclosed area. The track alongside leads south west across Riemore Hill towards Riemore Lodge.

Laird's House

This ruin is marked as the Laird's House on the map and is more substantial than most ruins, with the remains of a large enclosed area. The track alongside leads south west across Riemore Hill towards Riemore Lodge.

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Rie Meikle is located at Grid Ref: NO0751 (Lat: 56.650486, Lng: -3.5152315)

Unitary Authority: Perth and Kinross

Police Authority: Tayside

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