Scotland
Meall a' Bhuige
500M
1641FT
About Meall a' Bhuige
Rising above the southern reaches of the Tay Forest Park near Glen Almond, this rounded Perthshire height offers a quiet, heathery ascent. At exactly 500 metres, it lacks the drama of the nearby Munros but provides a solitary vantage point over the Sma’ Glen and the rolling southern Highlands.
Key Statistics
Rank
196th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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29.2
Nearest Town
Ballachulish
Geology
You are walking on the Leven Schist Formation. It consists of fine-grained rock formed from ancient mud that was transformed by intense heat and pressure.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN091546
Latitude
56.6445°N
Longitude
5.1138°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Meall a' Bhuige', which translates as 'hill of the soft place' or 'hill of the bog', a literal description of the mossy, waterlogged terrain often found across its broad summit.
- •Positioned north of the Highland Boundary Fault, the summit offers a clear view of the Sma’ Glen to the south, where the River Almond cuts a deep, narrow passage through the hills.
- •The hill sits in a quiet corner of Perthshire between Glen Almond and the River Bran, making it a frequent choice for walkers seeking to avoid the busier trails on nearby Ben Chonzie.
- •Despite reaching the significant 500-metre mark, its rounded profile means you are more likely to notice the depth of the heather than any sense of physical exposure.