Meall Buidhe, Glen Lyon
| Distance | Approximate Time | Height Gain | OS Map |
| 9.5 kms | 03:30 (hrs:mins) | 510 metres | Explorer 378: Ben Lawers & Glen Lyon (Loch Tay, Killin and Kenmore) |
Description
Meall Buidhe (pronounced myowl - booee) offers a great day out for the less experienced walker - a straightforward route with tremendous views to surrounding peaks.
Meall Buidhe is the 'yellow hill' and offers a relatively easy hill walk with superb summit views in all directions. The best starting point is the impressive hydro-electric scheme dam beneath Loch an Daimh. The single track road ends here and there are plenty of grassy areas suitable for car parking.
Walk up to reach the level of the loch and head northwards on heathery slopes to reach the easterly top of Meall a Phuill. From there a gentle climb on grassy turf leads to the top. The vast peaty expanse of Rannoch Moor lies to the west and, in clear conditions, the magical peaks of Glencoe, the Mamores and Ben Nevis itself are visible. Looking southwards Stucdh an Lochain rises in splendid isolation on the shores of Loch an Daimh. Return by the same route.
Meall Buidhe can also be tackled from more northerly start points on the shores of Loch Rannoch. Walkers have a choice of routes from either Camghouran or Bridge of Gaur both of which involve an ascent of the steep slopes of Garbh Meall.
Access Info
Loch an Daimh is located in upper Glen Lyon. From Fortingall follow the minor road that runs through the glen, then take the first right hand fork after the small village of Bridge of Balgie. The road passes Gallin and leads to the parking area beneath the massive dam. (GR 510464)
Additional Info
Glen Lyon is the longest enclosed glen in Scotland. It stretches for 32 miles and forms part of the 48,400 hectare Loch Rannoch and Glen Lyon National Scenic Area. Glen Lyon was described by Sir Walter Scott as the "longest, loneliest and loveliest glen in Scotland". Wordsworth, Tennyson, Gladstone and Baden Powell also sang its praises.
The River Lyon runs through the glen and is aptly described as a 'classic Highland river' tumbling through corries, gorges and riverine meadows. The pools near Bridge of Balgie are accessible, with the added benefit of parking and a little tearoom nearby. The name Glenlionn was chosen in the fourteenth century and it is thought that this name was inspired by the speed and height of the river in spate. Refreshments are also available at Fortingall, Fearnan and Kenmore.
