Meall Buidhe

About Meall Buidhe

Often overshadowed by its parent Munro, Stuchd an Lochain, this high western outlier offers a more secluded vantage point over the remote waters of Loch an Daimh. The terrain is typical of the Breadalbane range—high, wind-swept grassy slopes and rocky outcrops—providing an excellent perspective into the wild heart of the Tulla Forest.

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• •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Meall Buidhe', meaning 'Yellow Hill'. This most likely refers to the pale, withered stalks of deer grass and sedges that blanket the slopes, giving the hill a distinctive golden-brown hue during the autumn and winter months.
• •Usually reached as an extension of the climb up Stuchd an Lochain, the ridge walk between the two peaks involves crossing a high, undulating saddle that offers a much quieter experience than the main summit path from the Giorra Dam.
• •The summit provides an exceptional and direct line of sight west towards the Black Mount forest, with the distinctive peaks of Stob Ghabhar and the pointed crest of Ben Lui visible on the distant horizon.
• •The high plateaus around these Glen Lyon tops are a known stronghold for the mountain hare; walkers frequently spot them darting across the rocky ground, their coats transitioning from summer brown to winter white as the seasons turn.
• •In common with many hills named 'Yellow Hill' in the Highlands, the accuracy of the name depends entirely on the light; on a standard overcast afternoon, a visitor might find 'Slightly Beige Hill' to be a more geographically honest description.