Meall a' Choire Leith

One of two hills (the other being Meall Corranaich) which are at the west end of the Ben Lawers range. Meall Corranaich overlooks Lochan na Lairige at the watershed between Loch Tay and Glen Lyon, and Meall a' Choire Leith is 3 kilometres to its north along the ridge which extends from Meall Corranaich towards Glen Lyon.

Both hills are most easily climbed from the narrow road from Loch Tay to Glen Lyon which goes over the pass at the north end of Lochan na Lairige. A short distance north of the lochan a cairn at the roadside is a good starting point for the traverse of the two hills. To climb Meall Corranaich first, go east for ½ kilometre to a low ridge and follow it to the south-west ridge of Meall Corranaich, which is climbed to the summit. Descend the north ridge to the col above Coire Liath and climb the rounded dome of Meall a' Choire Leith. Return to the day's starting point south-west across the lower part of Coire Gorm and Gleann Da-Eig.

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