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.

• •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.