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Meallan Buidhe routes: 7 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 12km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 45m · from Kinloch RannochModerate
This route starts from Kinloch Rannoch and follows a path through the rugged terrain, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Southwest ApproachHiking · 14km · from Bridge of GaurModerate
This longer route approaches from the southwest, providing a more gradual ascent with scenic views.
North RidgeScrambling · 10km · 750 m ascent · ~3h 15m · from Loch an DaimhModerate
This route involves a scramble up the north ridge of Meallan Buidhe, it is less frequented and offers a more adventurous ascent.
Southwest RidgeHiking · 10km · 750 m ascent · ~3h 15m · from Loch RannochModerate
The Southwest Ridge provides a scenic ascent with varied terrain, including moorland and rocky sections.
East ApproachHiking · 14km · from Bridge of GaurHard
The east approach to Meallan Buidhe is a longer route that takes in more of the rugged terrain, it is suitable for experienced hikers.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · 750 m ascent · ~3h 15m · from Loch an DaimhGrade 1
The North Ridge offers a straightforward scramble with some exposure, suitable for those with basic scrambling experience.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 8km · 850 m ascent · ~3h 0m · from Loch RannochGrade 3
The East Face offers a challenging climb with technical sections, recommended for experienced climbers.
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Is it safe to climb Meallan Buidhe today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Meallan Buidhe each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 880m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Meallan Buidhe each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snow is forecast at the summit on 1 of the next 7 days, about 2.7 cm in all, most on Sunday (2.7 cm). Lying snow up to 2 cm deep.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:18, sunset 16:43
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:15 and starts 15:45. From the summit you see the sun 07:11 to 16:49.
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About Meallan Buidhe
Meallan Buidhe is 880 m (2,887 ft) high with 80 m of prominence. It is in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. It is the 49th highest of the 220 summits Peakify lists in Perth and Kinross. The nearest summits are Meall Doire (2.3 km), Sgairneach Mhor East Top (2.4 km) and Sgairneach Mhor (2.1 km).
How high is Meallan Buidhe?
Meallan Buidhe is 880 metres high with 80 metres of prominence.
Where is Meallan Buidhe?
Meallan Buidhe is listed in Perth and Kinross, Scotland.
Are there routes for Meallan Buidhe?
Peakify lists 7 routes for Meallan Buidhe, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Meallan Buidhe today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What weather information is shown for Meallan Buidhe?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
