On the summit of Meall a' Choire Leith - View to The Tarmmachans

Meall a' Choire Leith

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Munro Marilyn
Height
926 m · 3,037 ft
Drop
151 m
Grid ref
NN 612 438
Region
Breadalbane, Loch Tay & Glen Lyon
Range
Glen Lyon to Glen Dochart & Loch Tay
County
Perth and Kinross

Summit: Rock c 20m S of cairn.

Meall a' Choire Leith is a Munro in Breadalbane, Loch Tay & Glen Lyon, 926 m (3,037 ft) high. There are 2 mapped routes up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, Meall a' Choire Leith from Lochan na Lairige road, is 7.3 km with 510 m of ascent and takes 2.5 to 3.5 hours.

Routes up Meall a' Choire Leith

Routes up Meall a' Choire Leith compared
Route Distance Ascent Time Grade
Meall a' Choire Leith from Lochan na Lairige road Shortest Least climb 7.3 km 510 m 2.5–3.5 h Moderate
Meall a' Choire Leith and Meall Corranaich 10.6 km 770 m 3.5–5 h Moderate

Meall a' Choire Leith on its own (1)

Rounds that include Meall a' Choire Leith (1)

Map

Summit at NN 612 438 (56.5663, -4.2596). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.

Nearby hills

Questions about Meall a' Choire Leith

How high is Meall a' Choire Leith?
Meall a' Choire Leith is 926 m (3,037 ft) high, a Munro in Breadalbane, Loch Tay & Glen Lyon. The summit is at grid reference NN 612 438.
How long does it take to climb Meall a' Choire Leith?
The quickest route on TRXO, Meall a' Choire Leith from Lochan na Lairige road, takes 2.5 to 3.5 hours: 7.3 km with 510 m of ascent. Allow longer in poor weather or winter conditions.
What is the easiest way up Meall a' Choire Leith?
The route with the least climbing is Meall a' Choire Leith from Lochan na Lairige road, starting from Lochan na Lairige road (NN 595 411): 7.3 km and 510 m of ascent, graded moderate.
Is there deer stalking on Meall a' Choire Leith?
Red deer stag stalking runs from 1 July to 20 October on many Scottish estates, busiest from mid-August, and hinds are culled through the winter. Check the Heading for the Scottish Hills service or the estate before you go, and follow any advice on routes.

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