Corbett · Arrochar & Trossachs
Meall an Fhudair
Meall an Fhudair — "hill of the powder", apparently a reference to old whisky-still smoke — is a 764m Corbett at the head of Glen Falloch, between Tyndrum and Loch Lomond. The hill sits in the rolling country east of the A82, with 382m of prominence putting it well clear of any near neighbour. The summit is a wide grassy dome rather than a defined peak; the highest point is unmarked except by a few small stones on broad mossy turf. View south down the length of Loch Lomond is exceptional.
Quick facts
- Height
- 764m/ 2507ft
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 626 m
- Time
- 4–6 hrs
- Grid ref
- NN270192
- Parking
- NN320185
- Nearest city
- Oban
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
glen path 20% · steep heather 40% · grassy ridge 30% · summit area 10%
Park at Inverarnan on the A82 at the head of Loch Lomond and follow the rough estate track east up Glen Falloch toward Beinglas. After roughly 3km on the track, climb open grass slopes north onto the broad south ridge of Meall an Fhudair. The ridge gives a steady pull to the summit dome. Around 14km return with 626m of ascent.
Terrain
The estate track in Glen Falloch is firm. Beyond the track the slopes are short heather and grass mixed with patches of bog — pathless but undemanding. The summit area is broad mossy turf with no clear high point; carry a GPS or take a careful bearing in mist. No exposure or scrambling.
In winter
A gentle winter Corbett — easy gradients, no avalanche risk, and a reliable A82 approach. The summit dome is featureless in whiteout; navigation is the main concern. The Glen Falloch road and Inverarnan are gritted year-round. Often used as an alternative on days when the higher Arrochar Alps are weathered out.
This hill is in the Lochaber SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 30m
- Edinburgh2h 18m
OS maps: OS Landranger 50, OS Landranger 56
Mobile signal: Reasonable signal at Inverarnan; intermittent on the summit
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:40
- Sunset
- 21:53
- Civil dawn
- 03:42
- Civil dusk
- 22:52
NOAA Solar Calculator · 31 May 2026
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Meall an Fhudair — common questions
- How hard is Meall an Fhudair?
- Meall an Fhudair is rated 3/5 (moderately challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 14km with 626m of ascent and takes most walkers 4-6 hours. Terrain: The estate track in Glen Falloch is firm.
- Where do I park for Meall an Fhudair?
- Standard parking is at NN320185 near Oban. Check the parking grid reference on an OS map before travel; informal laybys can fill on summer weekends.
- When is the best time to climb Meall an Fhudair?
- The standard good-weather months for Meall an Fhudair are April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Outside those months, expect winter conditions on the high ground — full mountain kit, navigation skills, and a check of the SAIS avalanche forecast for the relevant region.
- Can I bring my dog up Meall an Fhudair?
- Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.
- Is there mobile signal on Meall an Fhudair?
- Reasonable signal at Inverarnan; intermittent on the summit
- Is Meall an Fhudair safe in winter?
- A gentle winter Corbett — easy gradients, no avalanche risk, and a reliable A82 approach. The summit dome is featureless in whiteout; navigation is the main concern. The Glen Falloch road and Inverarnan are gritted year-round. Often used as an alternative on days when the higher Arrochar Alps are weathered out.