Scotland
Meall a' Phubuill East Top
746M
2448FT
About Meall a' Phubuill East Top
Rising from the rugged ridges between Glen Mallie and Glen Loy, this secondary summit offers a quieter alternative to the nearby Munros. The terrain is characteristically West Highland—heathery, peat-scarred, and wild. It serves as an excellent vantage point for surveying the massive southern face of Gulvain across the glen.
Key Statistics
Rank
150th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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99.7m
Nearest Town
Fassfern
Geology
You are walking on the Tarvie Psammite Formation. This hard rock consists of ancient sandy layers that were compressed and transformed by intense heat and pressure.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN041853
Latitude
56.9175°N
Longitude
5.2199°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Meall a' Phubuill', meaning 'Hill of the Tent' or 'Pavilion', likely describing the rounded profile of the main massif when viewed from the glens below.
- •This summit is usually climbed in conjunction with its parent peak, Meall a' Phubuill, connected by a high, undulating ridge that rarely drops below the 700-metre contour.
- •Its position provides a commanding view of the southern approach to Gulvain and the deep, wooded trench of Glen Loy, with the unmistakable silhouette of Ben Nevis dominating the southern skyline.
- •Despite the name suggesting a 'tent', the local combination of peat hags and high rainfall means you are far more likely to find a swamp than a suitable spot to pitch one.