Meall Buidhe, Glen Lyon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Meall Buidhe |
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Meall Buidhe summit
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 932 m (3,058 ft) |
| Prominence | c. 236 m |
| Parent peak | Stuchd an Lochain |
| Listing | Munro, Marilyn |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Yellow hill |
| Language of name | Gaelic |
| Geography | |
| Location | Stirling council area, Scotland |
| OS grid | NN498499 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 51 |
Meall Buidhe is a mountain in the Scottish Highlands. It is located in the central part of Scotland. This mountain is known as a Munro. A Munro is a Scottish mountain that is at least 3,000 feet (914.4 meters) high. Meall Buidhe stands at 932 meters (3,058 feet) tall.
The name "Meall Buidhe" comes from the Scottish Gaelic language. It means "Yellow hill." This name likely describes the color of the grass or plants on its slopes.
What is a Munro?
A Munro is a special type of mountain in Scotland. To be a Munro, a mountain must be at least 3,000 feet (914.4 meters) high. There are 282 Munros in Scotland. Climbing all of them is a popular challenge for hikers. People who complete this challenge are called "Munro baggers."
Meall Buidhe is also a Marilyn. A Marilyn is a hill in the British Isles that has a "prominence" of at least 150 meters (492 feet). Prominence means how much a mountain rises above the land around it.
Where is Meall Buidhe?
Meall Buidhe is found in the Stirling council area of Scotland. It is part of the southern Scottish Highlands. The mountain sits on the northern side of a loch called Loch an Daimh. A loch is the Scottish word for a lake.
This mountain is often climbed with another nearby peak. That peak is called Stuchd an Lochain. They are close enough to hike both in one trip.
Climbing Meall Buidhe
Hikers often start their climb of Meall Buidhe from the eastern end of Loch an Daimh. The usual path goes north from the loch. It continues until the ground becomes easier to walk on.
From there, the route turns east and then north again. This leads climbers up to the mountain's ridge. The ridge is the long, narrow top part of the mountain.
Experienced hikers might choose a longer route. They can walk all the way around Loch an Daimh. This longer journey allows them to climb other hills too. One of these is Sron a' Choire Chnapanich, which is a Corbett. A Corbett is another type of Scottish mountain, between 2,500 and 3,000 feet high. They might also climb Stuchd an Lochain on the same trip.
