Inverie via Gleann Meadail up Meall Buidhe (Highland): route map, distance and time
946 m · Highland
Meall Buidhe is a 946m Munro in Knoydart, climbed from Inverie with Luinne Bheinn on a long, rough day.
Track up Gleann Meadail, then steep, rough ground to the col and the summit ridge.
Inverie via Gleann Meadail at a glance
| Distance | 17.4 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 1,362 m |
| Time up | 5h 45m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 9h 15m, down the same way |
| Grade | Hard |
| Start | Inverie, Knoydart (ferry from Mallaig) |
| Start grid reference | NG 765 002 |
| Summit grid reference | NM 848 989 |
Inverie via Gleann Meadail map
The start (green) and the summit (blue). Peakify has no GPX track for this route yet, so follow the description and your map.
Height profile and getting to the start
Near the start
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Inverie via Gleann Meadail takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 4h 45m | 7h 35m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 5h 45m | 9h 15m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 7h 5m | 11h 25m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
- Today: sunrise 07:24, sunset 16:47. The round trip plus stops is longer than the daylight: start before dawn with a head torch, or pick a shorter route.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:26, sunset 16:45. The round trip plus stops is longer than the daylight: start before dawn with a head torch, or pick a shorter route.
Meall Buidhe summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Meall Buidhe right now. The main Meall Buidhe page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Meall Buidhe forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS West Highlands forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Meall Buidhe
Meall Buidhe is a 946m Munro in Knoydart, climbed from Inverie with Luinne Bheinn on a long, rough day. More about Meall Buidhe, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Munro, Marilyn.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Meall Buidhe SE Top (941 m), 0.4 km south-east
- Luinne Bheinn (939 m), 2.7 km north-east
- Luinne Bheinn East Top (936 m), 2.9 km north-east
Challenges that include Meall Buidhe
More walks from Inverie, Knoydart
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Inverie via Gleann na Guiserein up Ladhar Bheinn
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NG 765 002, the summit at NM 848 989), what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
Inverie via Gleann Meadail: questions and answers
How far is Inverie via Gleann Meadail?
Inverie via Gleann Meadail is 17.4 km one way to the summit of Meall Buidhe, with 1,362 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 34.8 km.
How long does Inverie via Gleann Meadail take?
About 5h 45m to the summit of Meall Buidhe and 9h 15m there and back by Naismith's rule (5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent), before stops. A relaxed group takes nearer 11h 25m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Inverie via Gleann Meadail?
Inverie via Gleann Meadail starts from Inverie, Knoydart (ferry from Mallaig). The grid reference is NG 765 002.
Is Inverie via Gleann Meadail suitable for beginners?
Not as a first mountain. Peakify grades it Hard: steep, rough ground where a slip matters. Build up on an easier route first.
Is there a GPX for Inverie via Gleann Meadail?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).