Meall a' Bhobuir

Rising as a broad, heathery shoulder in the eastern Drumochter hills, this Tump offers a quieter alternative to its more famous neighbors. Its rounded summit provides a grandstand view across to the Cairngorm plateau and down towards Loch Cuaich, rewarding those who navigate its typically damp, trackless slopes.

• •The name is derived from the Gaelic Meall a' Bhobuir, which is generally translated as the 'Hill of the Cowherd,' reflecting the area's historical importance for seasonal cattle grazing.
• •It is most frequently bagged as a detour from the popular Munro Meall Chuaich, which sits directly to the south across the high-level pass of the Allt Coire Chuaich.
• •The summit offers an excellent perspective of the remote Gaick Forest to the east and a clear look at the prominent rounded profile of the 'A' Mharconaich' group across the A9 corridor.
• •In keeping with the character of the Drumochter hills, the ground here is a masterclass in peat hags and hidden bog-holes; maintaining dry socks is considered a significant tactical victory.