Scotland
Meall a' Bhuirich
841M
2759FT
About Meall a' Bhuirich
Rising above the Lairig Leacach and Loch Treig, this substantial Lochaber hill offers a rugged, pathless experience away from the crowded Grey Corries. At 841m, it provides a superb vantage point for looking across the deep trough of the loch towards the massive bulk of the Easains.
Key Statistics
Rank
93rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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93m
Nearest Town
Tigh an Steill
Geology
You are walking on hard crystalline sandstone and flaky mudstone. These rocks are crossed by narrow bands of hardened magma containing visible mineral crystals.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN254706
Latitude
56.7941°N
Longitude
4.8604°W
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from the Scottish Gaelic Meall a' Bhuirich, which translates as the 'Hill of the Bellowing'. This refers to the sound of red deer stags during the autumn rut, a noise that frequently echoes through the surrounding glens.
- •From the summit, walkers gain a particularly clear profile view of the 'Big Grey' (Stob Coire Easain) and its twin, Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin, across the deep glacial trench of the Lairig Leacach.
- •The hill is most often approached from the north via the Lairig Leacach, an ancient right of way and former drove road that connects Glen Spean with the remote reaches of Loch Treig.
- •Despite its respectable height and the vocal name, it remains largely ignored by those rushing past the nearby bothy toward the more famous Munros; it is a hill for those who prefer the company of deer to crowds.