A lofty, prominent and isolated dome, Meall Chuaich is an accessible summit and a grand viewpoint. Hikes to Meall Chuaich’s gentle, windblown top offer up unique views across Badenoch to …

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Andrew

June 22, 2021

Hiking

Massive cairn on the top, so easy to find the summit. Can bike from the main road to the loch for a shorter ascent.

Adventurer Nic

November 26, 2024

Hiking

Enjoy the view from this lone Cairngorms outlier over to Ben Macdui (whilst you eat your sarnies sheltered from the wind behind the huge summit cairn!)

AlfonsL

May 23, 2022

Mountaineering

Meall Chuaich (951 m) is a mountain in the Grampian Mountains of Scotland, located east of the village of Dalwhinnie.

Although the mountain lacks any distinctive features, it still offers good views from its summit towards Badenoch and Strathspey in the north. One of the easier Munros to climb, walks usually begin at the A9, where there is a lay-by at the start.
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1. Meall Chruaidh Summit Trail – Meall Chuaich Summit Cairn loop from Dalwhinnie Distillery

14.7km

04:51

600m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Meall Chruaidh Summit Trail – Meall Chuaich Summit Cairn loop from Dalwhinnie Distillery

14.7km

04:51

600m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Meall Chruaidh Summit Trail – Meall Chuaich Summit Cairn loop from Cuaich Dam

5.68km

02:28

520m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 980 m

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1. Meall Chruaidh Summit Trail – Meall Chuaich Summit Cairn loop from Dalwhinnie Distillery

2. Meall Chruaidh Summit Trail – Meall Chuaich Summit Cairn loop from Dalwhinnie Distillery

3. Meall Chruaidh Summit Trail – Meall Chuaich Summit Cairn loop from Cuaich Dam

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