Mealaisbhal

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Mealaisbhal
Mealisval
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Mealaisbhal
Highest point
Elevation 574 m (1,883 ft) [1]
Prominence 519 m (1,703 ft)
Listing Marilyn
Geography
Location Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland
Parent range Uig Hills
OS grid NB022270
Topo map OS Landranger 13

Mealaisbhal (574 m) is the highest peak on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland.

It is the highest of the Uig hills on the west coast of the island. It is usually climbed from the small village of Brenish where it provides excellent views from its summit. [2] Looking westwards out to the North Atlantic the Flannan Isles and further offshore to St Kilda, Scotland.

The hill rises up directly from the heather Machair on the Brenish side and is primarily heather covered until the approach to the summit which is rocky and strewn with boulders. There are various lochs strewn around the base and the Brenish river runs from one directly through the village to the bay.

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References

  1. "Mealaisbhal". hill-bagging.co.uk. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  2. "walkhighlands Mealaisbhal". walkhighlands.co.uk. Retrieved 12 May 2020.