Meall a' Bhùiridh and Creise
Two Munros from the Glencoe ski centre, with the Buachaille close by across Glen Etive.
- Distance
- 9.9 km
- Ascent
- 1170 m
- Time
- 4.5–6 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 1108 m
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About this walk
Meall a' Bhùiridh and Creise is a hard 9.9 km out-and-back walk with 1,170 m of ascent, taking 4.5 to 6 hours. It starts at Glencoe Mountain Resort (grid reference NN 266 522). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Meall a' Bhuiridh at 1,108 m.
Meall a' Bhùiridh is the hill of the Glencoe ski area, and the route follows the ski slopes up from the base station (the chairlift often runs in summer and can save the first climb).
From the summit a ridge leads north-west to Creise, with a narrow, rocky section and big views to the Buachaille and Rannoch Moor.
Route
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1
Up the ski slopes
Climb beside the ski tows, or take the chairlift when it's running, to the top of the ski area.
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2
Meall a' Bhùiridh
Continue to the summit.
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3
Creise
Follow the ridge north-west to Creise, then return the same way.
Summits
1108 m
1100 m
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does Meall a' Bhùiridh and Creise take?
- Most walkers take 4.5–6 hours for the 9.9 km route, which has 1,170 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 Glencoe Mountain Resort (grid reference NN 266 522). Car park at the ski centre base station.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Ski tracks and rough slopes; a narrow, rocky ridge to Creise.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Meall a' Bhuiridh (1108 m, Munro); Creise (1100 m, Munro).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Keep clear of ski infrastructure and operations in winter.
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