This area is listed in the SMC Munros Guide as ‘The Drumochter Hills) and covers the hills and mountains between Loch Rannoch and Newtonmore. Loch Ericht forms the western boundary and Glen Tromie the eastern boundary, with the Pass of Drumochter (the A9 and the Highland Main Line) dividing the area in two. Among the seven Munros in this area, only one is over 1000m (Beinn Udlamain is 1011m).
Start on A9 just south of Cuaich Cottages. Follow Alt Cuaich past the hydro plant to the loch. Then start up the steepish slopes of Stac Meall Chuaich to the flat top before reaching the summit of Meall Chuaich (951m). retraced steps to the return. 15km.
