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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.

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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]

On the approach ridge to Meall Buidhe, 31 March 2007.

© Kevin Naylor
Image by Kevin Naylor

Taken looking across Loch an Daimh from Stuchd an Lochain on 10 August 2001

© Tim Lambert
Image by Tim Lambert

Sron a' Choire Chnapanich at the head of Loch an Daimh from Meall Buidhe (M)

© Russell Mullen
Image by Russell Mullen

Meall Buidhe from the south ridge of Sron a'Choire Chnapanich 4/1/07

© Norrie Shand
Image by Norrie Shand
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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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Results by distance from Meall Buidhe [Glen Lyon North]
18.4 km
CRAIGBUIE Guest House
Main Street, Killin
22.0 km
Suie Lodge Hotel
Glendochart, nr. Crianlarich
24.5 km
Fortingall Hotel
Fortingall, by Aberfeldy, PH15 2NQ
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
28.1 km
Highland Perthshire Lodges
Glenoulandie, Foss by Pitlochry, Perthshire
29.8 km
Leitters Farmhouse
Balquhidder Station, by Lochearnhead
32.3 km
Achray House Hotel & Lodges
On Loch Earn, St Fillans, Perthshire
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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]

Doug at top of Meall Buidhe

© Ian Gray
Image by Ian Gray

Peter Aylmer at the summit of Meall Buidhe

© Peter Aylmer
Image by Peter Aylmer

Me at summit 31.05.10.

© Paul Burgess
Image by Paul Burgess

Mr Braid strikes a pose

© James Bonellie
Image by James Bonellie
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 Comments
 
Peter Aylmer
wrote on
June 20, 2010
I crossed this hill south to north as part of a longer Glen Lyon - Rannoch day. It's a straightforward ascent, but beware the 'helpful' estate map at the dam, which shows the route traversing the crags of Glas Choire rather than the summit plateau! View from top is as good as they say, as the hill is set apart from major hill groups and so has a great depth of perspective, especially across Rannoch Moor. For descent the 'helpful' map suggests heading over Garbh Mheall but I didn't trust its crags so descended by Coire can Namh, and picked up the good path which heads NNE at first.
Marc Lang
wrote on
June 6, 2010
If I was to introduce someone to walking, this is a decent shout. The drive to the dam is incredible. Saw red squirrels from the car running over the Bridge of Balgie. I think it would be a bit uninspiring if overcast (like it was today as we were descending) as views would be limited. Saw dozens of ptarmigans on the summit plateau, with chicks!
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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