Meall a' Phùbuill

Meall a’ Phùbuill rises above the road from Mallaig to Fort William in the Scottish Highlands. Its summit sits at grid reference NN029854, marked by a small cairn. The mountain belongs to a group of hills classified as Marilyns, Corbetts and HuMPs. These lists group the hills of Britain and Ireland by height and prominence. Organisations update and verify the lists on the Database of British and Irish Hills. The mountain’s name means ‘hill of the barn’ in Gaelic. It stands within the historic county of Inverness-shire, now part of the Highland region. The Database of British and Irish Hills last remeasured its height on 28 October 2001. Meall a’ Phùbuill is one of many hills in the area that attract walkers and climbers. A path leads from the road to the summit, where a modest cairn marks the highest point. The view from the top takes in the grey-green hills of the Highlands and the distant waters of Loch Eil. On clear days, Ben Nevis can be seen to the south-east. The route is straightforward, making it a popular choice for a short but satisfying climb.