Meall Buidhe Walk
Distance : 6 miles/9.5km
Approximate Time : 210 minutes
Height Gain : 510 metres
Further Info : OS Landranger Map 51
Meall Buidhe is `the yellow hill` (pronounced myowl - booee) and offers a great day out for the less experienced walker - a straightforward route with the added bonus of tremendous views to surrounding peaks. The starting point is the impressive hydro-electric scheme dam beneath Loch an Daimh (GR 510464). 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. Return by the same route. Refreshments available at Glen Lyon Post Office Tearoom, Bridge of Balgie.
Related Links
Helpful books on walking in Perthshire
Visit Scotland Perthshire - source of above walk information
The Official Walking Site of Scotland's National Tourism Organisation
In and Around Aberfeldy
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