Meall Buidhe and Luinne Bheinn from Inverie
Two rugged Knoydart Munros on a rough, knobbly ridge above Gleann an Dubh-Lochain.
- Distance
- 33.6 km
- Ascent
- 2050 m
- Time
- 11–15 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 946 m
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About this walk
Meall Buidhe and Luinne Bheinn from Inverie is a hard 33.6 km circular walk with 2,050 m of ascent, taking 11 to 15 hours. It starts at Inverie, Knoydart (grid reference NG 765 001). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Meall Buidhe at 946 m. The start can be reached by public transport.
From Inverie, the route follows Gleann an Dubh-Lochain past the lochan that gives it its name, then climbs to Meall Buidhe. The ridge to Luinne Bheinn is rough and knobbly, typical of Knoydart's 'Rough Bounds'.
The route returns to Inverie by the glen. Allow plenty of time for the ferry. Very remote: there's no mobile signal for much of the route, and help is a long way off.
Route
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1
Gleann an Dubh-Lochain
Follow the track east up the glen past the lochan.
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2
Meall Buidhe
Climb to Meall Buidhe.
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3
Luinne Bheinn
Follow the rough ridge to Luinne Bheinn, then descend to the glen and Inverie.
Summits
939 m
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Questions about this walk
- How long does Meall Buidhe and Luinne Bheinn from Inverie take?
- Most walkers take 11–15 hours for the 33.6 km route, which has 2,050 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Inverie, Knoydart (grid reference NG 765 001). No road: park in Mallaig and take the ferry.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Inverie has no road: take the ferry from Mallaig (book ahead). Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Estate track, then rough, rocky and often pathless ridges.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Meall Buidhe (946 m, Munro); Luinne Bheinn (939 m, Munro).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Deer stalking takes place on these hills from mid-August to October. Stick to the main paths and check Heading for the Scottish Hills before you go.
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