Scotland
Meall a' Phubuill
773M
2535FT
About Meall a' Phubuill
Tucked away at the head of Glen Loy, this rounded Corbett offers a quieter alternative to the busier peaks near Fort William. While largely defined by grass and heather moorland, the final approach to its summit ridge is unexpectedly steep, rewarding walkers with a sense of isolation and vast, open space.
Key Statistics
Rank
138th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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467m
Nearest Town
Fort William
Geology
Meall a' Phubuill is built from the Tarvie Psammite Formation. This is a durable, hardened sandstone that creates the firm and rocky path beneath your feet.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN029854
Latitude
56.9179°N
Longitude
5.2397°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Gaelic as 'Hill of the Tent' (Meall a' Phùbuill), thought to refer to a temporary hunting shelter or shieling once used by shepherds or hunters in the high reaches of the glen.
- •Walkers often approach from the south via the forestry tracks of Glen Loy, though the hill is also frequently tackled as a strenuous addition to a day spent on the neighbouring mountain, Gulvain.
- •The summit offers an exceptional, close-quarter view of the Great Glen and the massive southern face of Gulvain, along with a clear sightline down the length of Loch Shiel toward Glenfinnan.
- •Given its location in a relatively neglected corner of Lochaber, it is the kind of hill where you are significantly more likely to encounter a red deer than a fellow human being.