Scotland
Boustie Ley
876M
2874FT
About Boustie Ley
This high, peat-scarred plateau rise sits deep within the White Mounth, south of Ballater. While it lacks the drama of nearby Lochnagar, it offers a true sense of isolation. From the broad summit, the jagged silhouette of the Stuic and the vast, shimmering expanse of Loch Muick dominate the eastern prospect.
Key Statistics
Rank
39th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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96.1m
Nearest Town
Clova
Geology
Boustie Ley is built upon the Glen Effock Schist, a rugged foundation of ancient mud and sand hardened into shimmering, layered rock.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NO322760
Latitude
56.8704°N
Longitude
3.1138°W
Did You Know?
- •Boustie Ley’s name reflects the character of the terrain, combining the Scots 'ley' (open pasture or clearing) with a likely derivation of 'boust'—suggesting a swelling or rounded bulk in the landscape.
- •Often overlooked in favour of the neighbouring Munros, this Tump sits on the sprawling granite plateau between the Capel Mounth and Broad Cairn, offering a much quieter alternative to the popular Lochnagar circuit.
- •The summit offers an excellent, uncrowded vantage point looking directly over the steep-sided glacial trough of the Dubh Loch, tucked beneath the impressive climbing cliffs of the Creag an Dubh-loch.
- •It is the kind of place where you are far more likely to stumble into a deep peat hag than another human being, making it a reliable sanctuary for those who find the main Munro paths a bit too suburban.