Meall Buidhe (Knoydart)

Meall Buidhe, at 946 metres, is the second of the remote Knoydart Munros usually climbed alongside Luinne Bheinn, its summit affording superb views west towards Sgùrr na Cìche, Ben Aden, and distant Loch Quoich.

Reached from Luinne Bheinn via the Bealach a' Choire Odhair, the climb onto Meall Buidhe is steep in places but generally straightforward, with a path twisting around any difficulties. A rocky little scramble near the top leads to what appears to be the summit at the east top — 942 metres — but the true summit lies about half a kilometre further on and slightly higher, marked by a better-constructed cairn.

An alternative approach from Inverie climbs via Gleann Meadail and the ridge of Druim Righeanaich to the minor top of An t-Uiriollaich, with superb views back down to Inverie Bay and the islands of Eigg, Rùm, and the Sleat peninsula of Skye, before a straightforward climb up the ridge to the summit.

From the summit, the descent heads due north on pathless, grass-covered and sometimes wet ground with occasional embedded boulders, easing after around 500 metres onto an easier grassy slope leading down towards a coire and eventually the Abhainn nan Eildean, a substantial burn usually crossed without difficulty in normal conditions. Beyond, the terrain remains soggy as the route climbs gently north to cross the Mam Barrisdale path, continuing towards Stob a' Chearcaill for those extending the day to Ladhar Bheinn, or descending to Mam Barrisdale and the long walk back to Inverie for those completing just the two-Munro round.

The combined round taking in both Luinne Bheinn and Meall Buidhe from Inverie is typically eight to ten hours; combined further with Ladhar Bheinn as the celebrated "Knoydart Three," most parties require an overnight camp or bothy stay given the total distance involved.

The connecting ground between the two Munros is rough and pathless in sections, and the descent north from Meall Buidhe crosses genuinely soggy, featureless terrain — full navigation skills are essential given the remote nature of this whole peninsula.

There is no vehicle access; the ferry from Mallaig serves Inverie, with no public transport beyond the village itself.