Meall Buidhe (Glen Lyon)

Meall Buidhe, at 907-910 metres, is a remote Munro at the western end of Glen Lyon, its ascent usually paired with neighbouring Stùcd an Lochain on the opposite side of the Giorra Dam given the shared, isolated starting point at Loch an Dàimh.

The route starts from the same small car park below the Giorra Dam used for Stùcd an Lochain, though Meall Buidhe is reached via the opposite, western side of the dam rather than crossing it. A path climbs the broad southern flank of the mountain, generally grassy and undulating, with good views south over Loch an Dàimh, the Trossachs, and the mountains further north on a clear day — the terrain can be boggy in parts on the lower slopes. The summit itself is a rather rounded, unremarkable top marked by a cairn, offering wide views across Rannoch Moor and the western Perthshire hills.

Most walkers combine Meall Buidhe with Stùcd an Lochain on the eastern side of the dam, given the modest additional effort involved for each once the long drive to this remote glen has been made; a longer circular alternative around the loch can also incorporate the Corbett Cam Chreag for those wanting a fuller day.

The round trip taking in Meall Buidhe alone from the Giorra Dam is typically four to five hours; combined with Stùcd an Lochain, the full day extends to six to eight hours.

The lower slopes can be genuinely boggy, and full navigation remains sensible on the broad, somewhat featureless upper mountain in poor visibility — otherwise this is one of the more straightforward Munro pairings in the Breadalbane area.

Parking at the Giorra Dam is free; there is no public transport to the start.