The Sow of Atholl
799 m Corbett · Perth and Kinross, Scotland · Meall an Dobharchain
The Sow of Atholl is a 799-metre (2,621 ft) Corbett in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. It is also known as Meall an Dobharchain. It lies in the Loch Ericht to Glen Tromie & Glen Garry area. Its prominence, the drop to the col before higher ground, is 160.8 m. The summit is marked by a cairn on boulder. It is also on the Marilyn and Simm lists.
| Height | 798.9 m / 2,621 ft |
|---|---|
| Prominence | 160.8 m |
| Classifications | Marilyn, Corbett, Simm |
| Region | Loch Ericht to Glen Tromie & Glen Garry |
| County | Perth and Kinross |
| Country | Scotland |
| OS grid reference | NN6251774118 |
| Latitude / longitude | 56.838103, -4.255181 |
| Summit feature | cairn on boulder |
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Hills near The Sow of Atholl
Other listed hills within 8 km, for planning a multi-summit day.
| Hill | Height | List | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sgairneach Mhor | 991 m | Munro | 2.8 km |
| A' Mharconaich | 973 m | Munro | 3.0 km |
| Meall na Leitreach | 777 m | Corbett | 4.1 km |
| Beinn Udlamain | 1,010 m | Munro | 4.6 km |
| A' Bhuidheanach Bheag | 936 m | Munro | 5.0 km |
| Geal-charn | 917 m | Munro | 5.0 km |
| Glas Mheall Mor | 928 m | Munro Top | 6.2 km |
| Carn na Caim South Top | 915 m | Munro Top | 7.6 km |
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Hill data from the Database of British and Irish Hills, licensed under CC BY 4.0.