Scotland
Meall Buidhe
624M
2047FT
About Meall Buidhe
Rising above the remote upper reaches of Glen Kinglass, this rugged Hump offers a quiet, pathless alternative to the neighbouring Munros of the Black Mount. Its sprawling heathery slopes and rocky outcrops require a long approach, rewarding walkers with a sense of isolation and raw Highland character far from the busy West Highland Way.
Key Statistics
Rank
153rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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140m
Nearest Town
Glenkinglass Lodge
Geology
You are walking on layered, sandy rocks filled with glinting minerals. These are cut by tough ribbons of dark, crystalline rock.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN182375
Latitude
56.4949°N
Longitude
4.9532°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic Meall Buidhe, meaning 'yellow hill', likely a reference to the specific hue of the withered grasses and sedges that blanket its slopes during the autumn and winter months.
- •Situated in a remote pocket between Glen Kinglass and Glen Orchy, the summit offers an intimate perspective of the massive southern corries of Stob Ghabhar, a view hidden from most walkers on the more popular northern tracks.
- •Reaching this summit requires significant effort regardless of the direction chosen; the approach from Bridge of Orchy involves a long trek into the heart of the Black Mount, ensuring the hill remains a sanctuary of solitude.
- •Despite the name suggesting a sunny disposition, any visitor will find that the 'yellow' of this hill is more often experienced as a deep, saturated shade of marsh-grass brown.