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Meall Buidhe [Glen Lyon North]

Munro
Quick Facts
This is the height of the mountain above sea level. However, on the climb, it is the ascent that matters, i.e. the sum of all the uphill parts of the route.
Altitude
932 m (3057 ft)

This is the standard notation used on Ordnance Survey Landranger maps.

Each reference consists of two letters identifying a 100,000 metre square block then three digits defining the Easting and finally the three digits defining the Northing with reference to the South West corner of the block.

NN166712 is the grid reference for the summit of Ben Nevis. Where you are given the map number ( For Ben Nevis = 41) it is acceptable to omit the two initial letters e.g. 166712. (Instructions on how to read the references are given on the OS maps).

Grid Ref.
NN49814991
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
248 of 283 Munros
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
1
Mountain names are usually in Gaelic, the native language of the Scottish Highlands, or have been derived from the old Scots and Norse languages. We give the most commonly accepted meaning, but accept that some of these are disputed.
Meaning
Yellow hill
 

The UK is covered by 204 Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50,000 scale maps. Maps numbered 1 to 86 cover Scotland but for the highest mountains (Munros) only 23 maps are required. The name given roughly describes the area covered by the map.

You can click on the map name to purchase the map for £6.29 including postage which is one of the cheapest prices we have found.

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A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
From the gently rounded summit, a ridge runs N to the steep and craggy Meall Garbh. To the E of Meall Garbh a path from Bridge of Gaur in Glen Rannoch gives a possible but long access route. The ridge S from the summit turns SSE to a minor top (917m) then E to Meall a' Phuill (878m).

The normal ascent route is from road by the dam at Loch an Daimh to Meall a' Phuill on easy slopes.

Hazards you may encounter on Meall Buidhe [Glen Lyon North] include
 Crags on or near ascent routes.
 Crags near summit.
 
General Considerations
 Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent.
 Wind usually increases with altitude.
 Visibility can change markedly with cloud level.
 River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day.
Picture Gallery for Meall Buidhe [Glen Lyon North]

Dam over Loch an Daimh on the climb to Meall Buidhe

© David Rennie
Image by David Rennie

Meall Buidhe from Stuchd an Lochain

© Brian Howarth
Image by Brian Howarth

Meall Buidhe seen from near the top of Stuchd an Lochan showing the summit on the left.

© Graham Young
Image by Graham Young

Looking back down along the ridge from the summit.

© Lee Paterson
Image by Lee Paterson
View All 22 Images for Meall Buidhe [Glen Lyon North]

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  Weather & OS Maps
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Ben Lawers
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Meall Corranaich
by Metcheck
Meall Buidhe [Glen Lyon North] Area Map
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  Where to Stay
Results by distance from Meall Buidhe [Glen Lyon North]
22.0 km
Suie Lodge Hotel
Glendochart, nr. Crianlarich
25.8 km
Glengarry House
Tyndrum
25.9 km
Aros Beag
Tyndrum
26.8 km
West Highland Lodge
Crianlarich, Perthshire
27.0 km
The Crianlarich Hotel
Crianlarich
27.9 km
Clachan Cottage Hotel
Lochside, Lochearnhead
29.8 km
Leitters Farm
Balquhidder Station, by Lochearnhead
32.3 km
Achray House Hotel & Lodges
On Loch Earn, St Fillans, Perthshire
32.7 km
Arichastlich (self catering)
The Old House, Arichastlich, Glen Orchy, Argyll
For information on camping visit
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a map of scottish camp grounds.

The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Meall Buidhe [Glen Lyon North].

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  Routes that include Meall Buidhe [Glen Lyon North]
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 550 m 8.02 km 2.5 hrs Meall Buidhe [Glen Lyon North]  Easy day on moderate slopes, if you have the time and good legs, then climb Stuchd an Lochain whilst you are here.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Meall Buidhe [Glen Lyon North]

  Baggers Gallery for Meall Buidhe [Glen Lyon North]

Jackie At The Summit On The 6th Dec 2009

© Alan Cantwell
Image by Alan Cantwell

At the top of Meall Buidhe 27/01/09

© Peter Cook
Image by Peter Cook

lovely all round views on summit 24 feb 2008

© Dougie Mccoll
Image by Dougie Mccoll

Me with Andrew on Meall Buidhe. 06/10/07.

© Mark Thomson
Image by Mark Thomson
View All 11 Baggers Images for Meall Buidhe [Glen Lyon North]
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 Comments
 
Adam Rixon
wrote on
April 13, 2009
Whatever you do, save this for a good day! The views from the wide summit ridge are stunning, as good a panorama as anywhere in the Southern Highands. The ascent itself is facile - pick your line uphill from the bulldozed track on the N side of Loch an Daimh and aim for the 850m col W of Meall a' Phuill. There appear to be a number of path options heading up the hillside, some better at avoiding the boggy areas than others. Whichever you choose, any direct route should have you on top within 90 minutes, a small effort for such an outstanding view.
Grahame Boath
wrote on
April 11, 2004
This is a great hill for beginners, with a fairly high starting point. Would reccommend the ascent of Stuchd an Lochain to complete a day's walking.
 
 

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