Meall a' Bhùiridh

Meall a’ Bhùiridh is a mountain on the edge of Rannoch Moor in the Highlands. It stands near the top of Glen Coe and Glen Etive, looking down on the Kings House Hotel and the A82 road. The Glencoe Ski area occupies its northern slopes, where lifts and pistes serve winter visitors. A high bealach links the peak to Creise, a nearby Munro often climbed together with it. The Clachlet Traverse is a long-distance route that passes through four Munros, ending at Meall a’ Bhùiridh. The mountain is worth the journey for its dramatic position above two great glens. Its slopes provide one of Scotland’s best ski areas, drawing visitors from across the country. The climb from the ski area car park offers sweeping views of Rannoch Moor and the surrounding peaks. Walkers on the Clachlet Traverse finish their route on Meall a’ Bhùiridh after crossing Stob a’ Choire Odhair, Stob Ghabhar and Creise. The contrast between the wild moorland and the ski runs below adds to the mountain’s appeal. Visitors find open ridges and broad plateaus on the summit plateau. The final climb to the top rewards walkers with wide views over Glen Coe and Glen Etive. The Kings House Hotel below serves as a landmark and a place to rest. The ski area’s chairlifts and buildings mark the northern flanks, showing how the mountain serves both summer and winter users. The route from Inveroran to the Kings House passes through remote hills before reaching Meall a’ Bhùiridh.