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Meall a' Bhuachaille

Corbett
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
810 m (2657 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.
NH99091153
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
140 of 221 Corbetts
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
Shepherd's 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.

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

  Description
Meall a' Bhuachaille is the most E of four peaks on the ridge to the N of Glenmore Forest Park, the other peaks being Creagan Gorm (732m), un-named top (711m) and then Craiggowrie (687m) to the NW.

It is recommended that you walk the whole ridge, but as paths approach the summit of Meall a' Bhuachaille from Ryvoan Bothy to the E and to the col between Meall a' Bhuachaille and Creagan Gorm from the S, there is a pleasant circuit of Meall a' Bhuachaille alone.

Hazards you may encounter on Meall a' Bhuachaille include
 
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.

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Picture Gallery for Meall a' Bhuachaille

An Lochaine Uaine in the Ryvoan Pass beneath Meall a' Bhuachaille (2008-10-11)

© Kevin Woods
Image by Kevin Woods

The last section of the path to the summit of Meall a' Bhuachaille.

© Donny McKie
Image by Donny McKie

Meall a' Bhuachaille when viewed from its eastern ridge, on approach from Ryvoan Bothy.

© Chris Bowles
Image by Chris Bowles

Looking down to the path up from Ryvoan Bothy on Meall a' Bhuachaille. (2008-10-11)

© Kevin Woods
Image by Kevin Woods
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A selection of weather forecasts local to #GetMountain.Top_Name#.

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  Weather & OS Maps
Cairngorms * Monadhliath
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Cairngorms
by Accuweather 		East Highlands
by Met Office 		Beinn Mheadhoin
by Metcheck
Meall a' Bhuachaille Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

A selection of local accommodation options who advertise with Munromagic.com.

  Where to Stay
Results by distance 'as the crow flies' from Meall a' Bhuachaille
Please check the provision of roads in the area.
9.6 km
Allt na Braighe Cottage
27 Braeriach Court, Aviemore
26.0 km
Schiehallion House
10 Glenshee Road Braemar
26.1 km
Cranford Guest House
15 Glenshee Road, Braemar, Aberdeenshre
29.3 km
Croft Holidays
Croft Dhu, Newtonmore
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a map of scottish camp grounds.
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Meall a' Bhuachaille.

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  Routes that include Meall a' Bhuachaille
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 799 m 16.29 km 5 hrs Meall a' Bhuachaille  An ascent on moderately steep slopes which can be extended to an excellent ridge walk. Navigation through forest required.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Meall a' Bhuachaille

  Baggers Gallery for Meall a' Bhuachaille

Me and Kev at summit Meall a' Bhuachaille after we walked Creag Mhor 01/08/09

© John Donnelly
Image by John Donnelly

Cairngorms from summit of Meall a` Bhuachaille

© Eileen Stark
Image by Eileen Stark

summit of Meall a Bhuachaille

© Ben Thompson
Image by Ben Thompson

The large summit cairn of Meall a'Buachille

© Alistair Craig
Image by Alistair Craig
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 Comments
 
Stephen Martin
wrote on
August 23, 2010
Gem of a hill,views are superb all round 360*. Paths are excellent. A must do hill.
Chris Bowles
wrote on
March 26, 2008
This hill is worth the climb just for the views of the Cairngorms. Furthermore the ascent from Ryvoan Bothy is extremely easy with a newly repaired track that assists the walker. Also its a short circular route, I took 4 hours without going onto Craiggowrie, and descended via the Glenmore Forest Park arriving back at the Reindeer centre.
Leon Mooney
wrote on
September 27, 2007
Climbed as part of a training course at Glenmore Lodge. Walked from the Lodge to Ryvoan bothy, then up the path to the large sheltered cairn. Descended down the south ridge and navigated back to the Lodge through Queen's Forest using tracks and fire breaks. Great view of the Cairngorms at the summit.
 
 

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