Meall a' Phubuill
Corbett hill above Glen Loy
Meall a' Phubuill and its long eastern shoulder Druim Gleann Laoigh overlook the upper reaches of Glen Loy, west of the Caledonian CanalMeall a' Phubuill
Height | 772.7m |
Prominence | 467m |
Meaning | hill of the tent |
Lists | Corbetts, 203 |
Location | Glen Loy, Glen Finnan to Loch Lochy |
Grid Ref | NN029854 |
Lat/Lon | 56.918, -5.23902 |
West of the Great Glen, the grassy slopes of Meall a' Phubuill stand above the watershed that rises between Glen Loy and Gleann Suileag.
With its modest height and close proximity to roads, Meall a' Phubuill is a very accessible Corbett hill. The most direct ascent approaches from Fassfern on Loch Eil and through forested Gleann Suileag. If intending to hike up nearby Beinn Bhan, then an approach from Glen Loy is preferred as the routes up these two Corbett hills are short enough to squeeze into one day.
Routes up Meall a' Phubuill
Meall a' Phubuill from Fassfern | |
Biking up forestry tracks in Gleann Suileag is a fine way to reach to the foot of Meall a' Phubuill, where a short direct hike up a grass-covered slope bags the summit. Peaks : 1 Corbett
Ascent : 780m (2560ft) Distance : 16km (10m) Time : 2:25hr |
Beinn Bhan and Meall a' Phubuill from Glen Loy | |
Starting in Glen Loy, two separate short hikes lead up grass-covered slopes onto Beinn Bhan and Meall a' Phubuill, the Corbett peaks that overlook the north side of the glen. Peaks : 2 Corbetts
Ascent : 1625m (5330ft) Distance : 22km (14m) Time : 8:10hr |