Munro · Fife & Perthshire
Meall Buidhe
Meall Buidhe (932m) is golden-grassed, a rounded, dome-shaped hill in the Perthshire Highlands, where the Highland Boundary Fault crosses Scotland. Its 321m of re-ascent gives it a distinct identity — this is no subsidiary top but a hill worth visiting in its own right. The summit, marked by a cairn, gives views of the Highland/Lowland boundary, Loch Tay and the Breadalbane mountains. The nearest town is Fort William in Perth and Kinross.
Gaelic: “rounded hill, yellow” · Pronunciation: myowl boo-yeh
Quick facts
- Height
- 932m/ 3058ft
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 820 m
- Time
- 4.6 hrs
- Difficulty
- 4 / 5Strenuous
- Grid ref
- NN498499
- Parking
- NN44754467
- Nearest city
- Fort William
Download GPX route file
Standard route · 16km
Standard route
The standard route is a longer walk with a gradual approach covering approximately 16km with 820m of total ascent — a full day on the hill. Lower slopes cross mixed woodland, farmland and heather moor. Higher up, the terrain changes to grass and heather ridges with occasional rocky outcrops. Generally good landrover tracks and maintained paths through well-managed estates. The summit is marked by a cairn.
Terrain
Above 700m the ground is fully exposed to weather from all directions. Generally good landrover tracks and maintained paths through well-managed estates. The connecting ridges to adjacent hills are well-defined but involve noticeable re-ascent.
In winter
In winter, Meall Buidhe is a serious proposition. Less extreme than the west coast but exposed summits catch easterly winds carrying cold continental air. Snow lies longer on north-facing slopes. Short winter days mean an early start is essential, particularly on longer routes.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 48m
- Edinburgh2h 17m
OS maps: OS Landranger 51
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:46
- Sunset
- 20:45
- Civil dawn
- 05:03
- Civil dusk
- 21:29
NOAA Solar Calculator · 25 April 2026