Meall a' Phubuill from Glen Loy
A 773 m Corbett in Knoydart, Glen Shiel & Loch Arkaig, climbed from Glen Loy.
- Distance
- 14.2 km
- Ascent
- 710 m
- Time
- 4.5–6 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 773 m
Drag along the profile to see where you are on the map.
Offline navigation is coming in the TRXO app. Hear when it launches.
Route mapped on from OpenStreetMap paths, with heights from EU-DEM terrain data; not yet checked on the ground by TRXO. Added to TRXO on . For planning only: always navigate with an up-to-date map such as OS Explorer or Harvey. How we make our routes.
About this walk
Meall a' Phubuill from Glen Loy is a hard 14.2 km out-and-back walk with 710 m of ascent, taking 4.5 to 6 hours. It starts at Glen Loy (grid reference NN 090 847). It climbs Meall a' Phubuill (773 m), a Corbett.
At 773 m (2,535 ft), Meall a' Phubuill is one of the Corbetts of Knoydart, Glen Shiel & Loch Arkaig, standing 3 km south-east of Gulvain.
This route starts from Glen Loy and follows paths and tracks for most of the way, with rougher ground near the top.
Route
-
1
The approach
From Glen Loy, follow the path and tracks towards Meall a' Phubuill.
-
2
The summit
Climb to the summit of Meall a' Phubuill.
-
3
Return
Come back down the way you came.
Summit
773 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Meall a' Phubuill from Glen Loy take?
- Most walkers take 4.5–6 hours for the 14.2 km route, which has 710 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 Glen Loy (grid reference NN 090 847). Park considerately off the road; don't block gates, passing places or farm tracks.
- 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. Paths and tracks for most of the way, then rough hill ground near the summit.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Meall a' Phubuill (773 m, Corbett).
- 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.
Walked this? Tell the next walker
No reviews, condition reports, walkers' photos or trip reports for this walk yet. Yours would be the first.
