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Meall Buidhe is a route in “The Glen Lyon ” region / range which is located in the Loch Tay to Loch Rannoch area of the Scottish Highlands as defined by the Scottish Mountaineering Club.
On this route you return by same way Four km west of the Bridge of Balgie in Glen Meall
Climb directly up the southern side of Meall Buidhe on steep grassy slopes to Meall a' Phuill (878 metres) marked by 2 cairns. Continue west then north past some small cairns to reach the summit
The munro Stuchd an Lochain can be claimed whilst you are here.
Distance Ascent Time
9 km/ 5 miles 520 m/ 1707 ft 3 hours plus
There is 1 munro on this route
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Q Grid Ref. Bearing Distance(km) Description
NN51094636 3° N 0.3 (0.3) Start from road below Dam follow track NN51114666 349° N 2.2 (2.5) follow track then head onto the hillside NN507488 278° W 0.7 (3.2) Meall a' Phuill (878 metres) NN500489 333° NNW 0.4 (3.6) climb the minor top (917 metres) NN498493 0° N 0.6 (4.2) continue onto the summit of Meall Buidhe returning the same way NN498499 0° N 0.6 (4.8) The summit Meall Buidhe [Glen Lyon, North]
This month you MUST take ice axe and crampons, and have been taught how to use them. You also must have an awareness of avalanche danger and have a competent navigator
The details provided above are an aid to planning an expedition, but all distances, altitudes and bearings must be considered approximate. You must navigate with the appropriate map, a compass, your navigation skills and common sense.munro-madness.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.
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