Scotland
Meall Buidhe
946M
3102FT
About Meall Buidhe
Standing in the heart of the 'Rough Bounds' of Knoydart, this remote Munro offers a wild experience far from any road. Its rugged, craggy ridges require significant effort to reach, but rewarding views over Loch Nevis and the surrounding peaks make it a classic destination for those seeking solitude.
Key Statistics
Rank
33rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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497
Nearest Town
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Geology
You are walking on the Morar Schists, ancient layers of sand and mud that intense heat and pressure transformed into the tough, crystalline rocks beneath your feet.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM848989
Latitude
57.0315°N
Longitude
5.5463°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Scottish Gaelic for 'Yellow Hill', a common descriptor in the Highlands for peaks where the autumn or winter grasses turn a distinctive pale ochre colour.
- •Located on the Knoydart peninsula, it is among the most remote Munros in Scotland, usually requiring either a long-distance trek from Kinloch Hourn or a ferry trip to the village of Inverie.
- •The summit acts as a superb vantage point for the Isle of Skye; on clear days, the entire jagged profile of the Black Cuillin is visible across the Sound of Sleat.
- •It is most frequently climbed as part of a demanding circuit alongside its eastern neighbour, Luinne Bheinn, a route known for its rough, trackless terrain and complex navigation.
- •While the name promises a 'Yellow Hill', most visitors find the dominant local colour palette actually consists of deep bog-brown and rain-cloud grey.