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Meall a' Bhuiridh

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
1108 m (3635 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.
NN25065035
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
45 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
Hill of the bellowing
 

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
On the NE slopes of Meall a' Bhuiridh lies the White Corries Ski Centre and consequently the slopes are cluttered with ski lifts and tracks high on its slopes. In fact you can get close to the summit by ski lift in winter.

In summer, an ascent of Meall a' Bhuiridh should be combined with its impressive neighbour Creise to which it is connected by a col on its SW ridge.

To ascend Meall a' Bhuiridh, follow the Allt nan Guibhas into the Coire Pollach then follow the N ridge to the summit.

Hazards you may encounter on Meall a' Bhuiridh include
 Crags within 1km of 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 a' Bhuiridh

Meall a'Bhuiridh taken from Creise with the col and ridge to the summit with none of the clutter of ski lifts to spoil the view 26/06/2005

© John Robert Gahan
Image by John Robert Gahan

The ridge down off Meall a Bhuiridh in a glorious december day heading towards creise

© Richard Reid
Image by Richard Reid

Meall a` Bhuiridh across Loch na h-Achlaise

© Jon Stockton
Image by Jon Stockton

Meall a'Bhuiridh and frozen Lochan na h-Achlaise and Rannoch Moor 19th February 2010

© Alistair Craig
Image by Alistair Craig
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  Weather & OS Maps
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Glencoe
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Stob Dubh
by Metcheck
Meall a' Bhuiridh Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

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STRATHASSYNT GUEST HOUSE
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23.7 km
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24.8 km
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26.1 km
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26.8 km
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27.6 km
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Achintore Road. Fort William
27.7 km
Ashburn Guest House
Achintore Road, Fort William
27.7 km
Stobhan
Fassifern Road, Fort William
27.7 km
Farr Cottage Lodge and Activity Centre
Corpach, Fort William
28.3 km
The Crianlarich Hotel
Crianlarich
31.2 km
Seangan Croft Self Catering
Seangan Bridge Banavie Fort William Scotland
31.8 km
Old School House, Tulloch (Rushyglen Ltd)
Tulloch, Roybridge
31.8 km
Torr an Daimh, Tulloch (Rushyglen Ltd)
Tulloch, Roybridge
32.7 km
Suie Lodge Hotel
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  Routes that include Meall a' Bhuiridh
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 950 m 11.05 km 4 hrs Meall a' Bhuiridh and Creise  The ascent of Meall a'Bhuiridh is easy, but the route onward to Creise is more difficult as there are crags to be negotiated, and scrambling skills are needed.  
 

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

  Baggers Gallery for Meall a' Bhuiridh

Summit of Meall a Bhuiridh on the 5th December 2009 in zero visibility, deep snow and freezing conditions

© Mark Stevens
Image by Mark Stevens

Me on the summit of Meall a' Bhuiridh looking like Jack Dee in an Orange Teddy Suit (or so I've been told!!)

© Richard Nicholls
Image by Richard Nicholls

Colin celebrating his 21st at the summit cairn of Meall a' Bhuiridh. 3/6/09

© Sam Marshall
Image by Sam Marshall

Meall a' Bhuiridh in the clouds and very strong wind (50m/h) so climbing Creise wasn't an option for us. (29 April 2009)

© Nick Cranendonk
Image by Nick Cranendonk
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 Comments
 
Roger Vander Steen
wrote on
August 28, 2007
Black Mount Estate 01838 400 255; permitted route during stalking 1st August to 20th October 2007, including weekends. From ski centre up the north ridge and continuation to Creise.
Andrew Murray
wrote on
July 7, 2005
Climbed Meall a' Bhuiridh on 11th june with some friends from found it to be quite easy even for my first Munro , coming down over all the loose boulders and scree was quite tricky. Scorching sun all the way up and down with some great views of Ben Nevis can't wait till the next one.
Andrew Murray
wrote on
July 4, 2005
This was my first munro and it was great and was made all the better as I done it as part of 3 teams from Soapworks in Glasgow who took part in the Wateraid challenge to cover all Munro peaks simultaneously on th 11th june 2005 so as to raise money for charity and even better still the challenge was recognised by Guiness as an official world record so to be part of a world record on my first munro was truly amazing and I now look forward to bagging my next munro in the very near future.
Jim Bull
wrote on
November 24, 2003
Climbed Meall a'Bhuiridh and Creise on November 23rd. 2003, as all the books say the first one is easy but getting to Creise not quite so! Fresh snow, knee-deep in places, made the traverse via the bealach from Meall a' B. to Creise quite tricky and the return was no less slippery and demanding. But the views from the top of Meall a'B. second time round were stunning, especially when the sun broke through and we were above the cloud layer. Well worth the effort for the views alone.
Robert Wall
wrote on
August 18, 2003
In Aug 2003 climbed this mountain along with Creise, Stob Gabhar & Stob a' Coire Odhair. A long haul on a hot, sunny day with little or no wind. Started at the white corries ski centre and dropped down from 'odhair to the old military road and returned at low level. A hard day out with many sharp descents, ascents. and excellent ridge walking. If trying this route take plenty fluid (if only to replace that lost to the midges) - yes they were bad! Some of the best scenery in the central highlands with views across Rannoch Moor, down Glen Etive and Buachille Etive Mor revealed full length
 
 

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