Sgiath Chùil & Meall Glas

Sgiath Chùil – “Back Wing” In Gaelic lore, wings often symbolise protection and flight. Sgiath Chùil, the back wing, can be imagined as a guardian ridge, sheltering Glen Lochay behind its broad slopes. Its name evokes the image of a great bird poised to take flight, reminding walkers that even gentle hills can carry a sense of watchfulness and quiet strength.

Meall Glas – “Green Hill” The green hill reflects renewal and growth, its rounded summit echoing the cycles of the land. In folklore, green hills were places of fertility and abundance, where the earth itself seemed to breathe with life. Meall Glas embodies this spirit, offering a calm, nurturing presence above Glen Dochart, a counterpoint to the sharper ridges nearby.

Sgiath Chùil & Meall Glas Together, the back wing and the green hill form a natural pairing: one a guardian, the other a symbol of renewal. Climbed side by side, they invite walkers to see not just the landscape, but the living spirit of Breadalbane woven into its hills.

Route details, virtual tour with map, 3D model and GPX download of the route to the summit of these mountains in Scotland.

Munro – Sgiath Chùil – Altitude: 921 metres

Munro – Meall Glas – Altitude: 959 metres

Route Length: 10.7 miles    Total Ascent: 4000 ft    Surface: Paths/Pathless/Bog/Heather
Difficulty: Moderate/Hard
Average Walking Time: 6:30 h

This route avoids the steep descent from Sgiath Chùil into Lairig a Churain. Instead it descends on a slightly easier gradient north west to pick up the walkers route from Glen Lochay.
Although shown on some maps, the path from Meall Glas is pretty faint and non existent in places – See virtual tour below.

This route starts on the A85 at the driveway to Auchessan farm just south of Crianlarich FK20 8QS.
Google maps directions HERE