Scotland
Meall Buidhe
719M
2360FT
About Meall Buidhe
Rising above the head of Glen Ogle near Lochearnhead, this substantial Graham is a characteristically rounded Highland mass. Its heathery slopes provide a steady ascent to a broad summit plateau, rewarding walkers with a commanding perspective over the Crianlarich peaks and the long, shimmering ribbon of Loch Earn.
Key Statistics
Rank
127th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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273m
Nearest Town
Stirling
Geology
Silurian Slates & Gritstone
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN576275
Latitude
56.4182°N
Longitude
4.3100°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Meall Buidhe translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Yellow Hill', a description of the distinctive tawny colour the moorland grasses and sedges take on during the autumn and winter months.
- •The summit provides an exceptional vantage point for studying the massive eastern faces of Ben More and Stob Binnein, which dominate the skyline to the west.
- •Walkers starting from the top of Glen Ogle pass near Lochan Lairig h-Eala, the 'Lochan of the Pass of the Swan', where local folklore tells of a supernatural white hind that once haunted the surrounding crags.
- •Despite being prominently visible to every motorist navigating the busy A85 through Glen Ogle, the hill's broad, often boggy slopes ensure it remains a peaceful alternative to the more crowded Munros nearby.