Meall Tairneachan and Farragon Hill
2 Corbetts in Breadalbane, Loch Tay & Glen Lyon, climbed together from Foss.
- Distance
- 14.4 km
- Ascent
- 750 m
- Time
- 4.5–6 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 787 m
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About this walk
Meall Tairneachan and Farragon Hill is a hard 14.4 km circular walk with 750 m of ascent, taking 4.5 to 6 hours. It starts at Foss, B846 (grid reference NN 780 561). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Meall Tairneachan at 787 m.
Meall Tairneachan and Farragon Hill are Corbetts in Breadalbane, Loch Tay & Glen Lyon, close enough to climb together. The higher, Meall Tairneachan, reaches 787 m (2,582 ft).
From Foss, B846, much of the way is over open hillside with no path: pick your line with a map and compass. It links the summits along the ridge between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From Foss, head across the hillside towards Meall Tairneachan.
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2
The summits
Climb Meall Tairneachan, then continue to Farragon Hill.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
787 m
782 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Meall Tairneachan and Farragon Hill take?
- Most walkers take 4.5–6 hours for the 14.4 km route, which has 750 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Foss, B846 (grid reference NN 780 561). Park considerately off the road; don't block gates, passing places or farm tracks.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Largely pathless hillside: rough, steep and boggy in places.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Meall Tairneachan (787 m, Corbett); Farragon Hill (782 m, Corbett).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Deer stalking takes place on these hills from mid-August to October. Stick to the main paths and check Heading for the Scottish Hills before you go.
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