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Meall a’ Bhuiridh (Route 82)

Using this guide

A glance ahead into the book will show two different sorts of mapping. The low-level and mid-level routes have 1:50,000 mapping; this scale is large enough for use on the actual walk. The linear through-route walks are on the overview maps at the beginning of the book; the mountain routes have similar hand-drawn sketch maps at a larger scale. These sketches are not sufficient for route-finding on the actual mountaintop. A full-sized walkers’ map is needed so that you know not just the route you’re walking, but also the bad-weather escape route which may take you into a different glen altogether.

Each of the Munros (3000ft/914m mountains) has its well-worn ‘standard route’. That will be the quickest and most convenient – and fairly straightforward – route, but usually not the most interesting. I have pointed out those routes in the preambles, and they are listed in several guidebooks, including Steve Kew’s Walking the Munros Vol 1. However, I’ve concentrated on what I consider the most rewarding routes for each hill. These may also be a little more demanding, as they seek out the steeper scenery and avoid the flat Landrover track.