Meall Horn
Meall Horn may attract little attention, its rounded dome rather overshadowed by the more distinctive mountains around it, but it offers a grand circuit with some superb views of those illustrious neighbours.
Terrain
Good tracks for the approach and return, otherwise pathless but decent hillwalking terrain with one section of peat hags on ascent.
Public Transport
Nearest bus stop is Achfary (bus 805/806 from Durness and Lairg).
Start
Parking where track leaves A838 1.5km north of Achfary; there is space before the private road sign.
Hillwalking in Winter
Please note that hillwalking when there is snow lying requires an ice-axe, crampons and the knowledge, experience and skill to use them correctly. All route descriptions and difficulties given here are for summer conditions. See our Winter Skills page for basic information on the essential skills, techniques and knowledge needed for winter hillwalking.
Users' reports
As well as reading our description of each walking route, you can read about the experiences of others users on this walk and others.
There are 3 user reports for this walk - click to read them.
