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A' Bhuidheanach Beag Title Image
Meaning Little yellow place
Altitude 936 metres     (Munro)
Grid Ref. NN66087759
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A' Bhuidheanach Beag
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A' Bhuidheanach Beag at the head of CoireChuirn, viewed from the A9 road.

© Bill Wales

Image by Bill Wales
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Mountain Description
The summit of A' Bhuidheanach Beag is a gentle rise on the southern margin of a high moorland plateau. From the summit a long S ridge slopes at an easy angle to the Dalnaspittal Lodge below. The flanks of this ridge are steeper close to the summit, as are those of the neighbouring shorter ridge to the E. To the W lies Meall a' Chaorainn whose easy upper slopes lead to difficult steeper slopes lower down. However, bearing N as you approach Creagan Doire Dhonaich, takes you into Coire Dubhaig where easy slopes return to the A9 road by Balsporran Cottages. To the N and E are the gentle undulations of the high plateau. The normal approach is across the plateau from the N where a track ascends to the plateau by a disused quarry.
Available Routes
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 888 m 18.02 km 5.5 hrs Carn na Caim and A' Bhuidheanach Beag  Easy route on rather featureless high moorland plateau, which can lead to navigational problems in poor visibility. Little more than a long walk. 2 / 5
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Buddy with Sgairneach Mhor visible beyond. 19/03/08

© Sam Marshall

Image by Sam Marshall

Me at the summit of A'bhuidheanach Bheag.08,04.07

© David Singleton

Image by David Singleton

Andrew and me on top 27/10/07.

© Mark Thomson

Image by Mark Thomson

I first climb this in August 1996, slightly better views this time - October '06 - still couldn't see any surrounding hills

© Alistair Craig

Image by Alistair Craig

Me on the summit during a solo ascent, in great winter conditions. Feb 12 2007

© David Harbottle

Image by David Harbottle
Weather & Maps, etc ...
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David Harbottle
wrote on March 5, 2007:
I had a very different experience to Alex (comment above) - Solo ascent in Winter on virgin snow (Feb 07), fleeting view through the thin mist of valley and sun made for a very atmospheric ascent. XC ski's would have made it even more fun.
Alex Bryce
wrote on November 5, 2006:
Cannot speak less highly of these two Munros - no topographical character or individuality, A9's presence spoils feeling of remoteness/wilderness/adventure (a merit of the often-wrongly-criticised Monadhliath hills), views relatively poor compared with surrounding peaks.
Local Accommodation Options
Showing the nearest 10 of 29 within 100Km of the summit of A' Bhuidheanach Beag. Would you like to view all 29?
7.1 km The Inn, Dalwhinnie - The Inn, Perth Rd, Dalwhinnie, PH191AG   Tel: 01 528522 257
22.6 km Creag Meagaidh - Creag Meagaidh, Main Street, Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, PH20 1DP   Tel: 01540 673798
30.6 km Rushyglen Cottages - Tulloch, Glen Spean, PH31 4AR   Tel: 0131 225 4235
42.6 km Ravenscraig Guest House - Grampian Road, Aviemore, PH22 1RP   Tel: 01479 810278
42.7 km Invergarry Lodge - Mandally Road, Invergarry, PH35 4HP   Tel: 01809 501 412
43.0 km Killin Highland Lodges - Aberfeldy Road, Killin , Perthshire , FK21 8TX   Tel: 08 456 444 830
43.6 km Craigard House - Invergarry, PH35 4HG   Tel: 01809 501 258
43.7 km Inverour Guest House - Roybridge Road, Spean Bridge, PH34 4EU   Tel: 01397 712218
52.6 km Suie Lodge Hotel - Glendochart, nr. Crianlarich, FK20 8QT   Tel: 01567 820417
53.0 km Inveroran Hotel - Inveroran, Bridge of Orchy, PA36 4AQ   Tel: 01838 400220
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