Mam na Gualainn
Corbett peak north of Loch Leven
Sitting above Loch Leven and standing directly south of the high Mamores range, Mam na Gualainn is a fine little Corbett hill, grass covered with gentle rising slopes. Fine views from the summit westwards over Morven and eastwards to Schiehallion.Mam na Gualainn
| Height | 796m |
| Prominence | 465m |
| Meaning | pass of the shoulder |
| Lists | Corbetts, 167 |
| Location | Loch Leven and Mamores, Loch Linnhie to Loch Ericht |
| Grid Ref | NN115625 |
| Lat/Lon | 56.71633, -5.08163 |
Mam na Gualainn stands in a solitary position above the northern shore of Loch Leven. In contrast to Garbh Bheinn, the rocky Corbett peak on the opposite side of Loch Leven, Mam na Gualainn's slopes are gentle and grass-covered.
The easiest and most direct route up Mam na Gualainn is from Callert on the shores of Loch Leven and follows a wet mucky trudge up its western shoulder. Expansive views from the grassy summit !
To avoid a sea-level start, an alternative is to head in on a longer route from the north on the West Highland Way which begins at a height of around 200m.
Routes up Mam na Gualainn
Mam na Gualainn from Callert on Loch Leven | |
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Through a delightful birch woodland, paths and tracks lead to grass covered gently rising slopes and onto Mam na Gualainn's grassy summit with expansive views to the Mamores and over Loch Leven to the Glencoe ridges. Peaks : 1 Corbett
Ascent : 800m (2620ft) Distance : 6km (4m) Time : 3hr |
Mam na Gualainn from the West Highland Way | |
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South of Fort William, a section of the West Highland Way can be followed through a quiet glen to the foot of Mam na Gualainn, from where a hike up heather clad slopes leads to the hill's grass-covered summit. Peaks : 1 Corbett
Ascent : 755m (2480ft) Distance : 11km (7m) Time : 4hr |
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