Meall Buidhe from Mid Lix
A 719 m Graham in Breadalbane, Loch Tay & Glen Lyon, climbed from Mid Lix over largely pathless ground.
- Distance
- 2.5 km
- Ascent
- 430 m
- Time
- 1.5–2 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 719 m
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About this walk
Meall Buidhe from Mid Lix is a moderate 2.5 km out-and-back walk with 430 m of ascent, taking 1.5 to 2 hours. It starts at Mid Lix, A85 (grid reference NN 564 274). It climbs Meall Buidhe (719 m), a Graham.
At 719 m (2,360 ft), Meall Buidhe is one of the Grahams of Breadalbane, Loch Tay & Glen Lyon, standing 10 km north-west of Ben Vorlich.
From Mid Lix, A85, much of the way is over open hillside with no path: pick your line with a map and compass.
Route
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1
The approach
From Mid Lix, head across the hillside towards Meall Buidhe.
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The summit
Climb to the summit of Meall Buidhe.
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3
Return
Come back down the way you came.
Summit
719 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Meall Buidhe from Mid Lix take?
- Most walkers take 1.5–2 hours for the 2.5 km route, which has 430 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 Mid Lix, A85 (grid reference NN 564 274). 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 moderate. Largely pathless hillside: rough, steep and boggy in places.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Meall Buidhe (719 m, Graham).
- 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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