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Meall a' Phubuill

Corbett
Quick Facts
This is the height of the mountain above sea level. However, on the climb, it is the ascent that matters, i.e. the sum of all the uphill parts of the route.
Altitude
774 m (2539 ft)

This is the standard notation used on Ordnance Survey Landranger maps.

Each reference consists of two letters identifying a 100,000 metre square block then three digits defining the Easting and finally the three digits defining the Northing with reference to the South West corner of the block.

NN166712 is the grid reference for the summit of Ben Nevis. Where you are given the map number ( For Ben Nevis = 41) it is acceptable to omit the two initial letters e.g. 166712. (Instructions on how to read the references are given on the OS maps).

Grid Ref.
NN02968540
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
202 of 222 Corbetts
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
1
Mountain names are usually in Gaelic, the native language of the Scottish Highlands, or have been derived from the old Scots and Norse languages. We give the most commonly accepted meaning, but accept that some of these are disputed.
Meaning
Hill of the tent
 

The UK is covered by 204 Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50,000 scale maps. Maps numbered 1 to 86 cover Scotland but for the highest mountains (Munros) only 23 maps are required. The name given roughly describes the area covered by the map.

OS Landranger Maps Required
  40   Mallaig & Glenfinnan, Loch Shiel
  41   Ben Nevis, Fort William & Glen Coe
 

A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
Meall a'Phubuill is a gently rounded hill overlooking the junction of Glen Loy and Gleann Suileag. The hill is shaped rather like a tadpole with its head to the W and its only ridge forming the tail to the E.

The path connecting Glen Loy to Gleann Suileag allows easy access along the whole length of the ridge. There are a few craggy regions but these are easily avoided.

Hazards you may encounter on Meall a' Phubuill include
 Unbridged River to cross.
 
General Considerations
 Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent.
 Wind usually increases with altitude.
 Visibility can change markedly with cloud level.
 River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day.
Picture Gallery for Meall a' Phubuill

Meall a' Phubuill from the south-east flank of Meall Onfhaidh. April 2012

© David McSporran
Image by David McSporran

16th October 2016. Summit cairn

© Oliver Bartrum
Image by Oliver Bartrum

Meall a Phubuill from the track from Fassfern (Gleann Suileag)

© David Peden
Image by David Peden

Meall a' Phubuill from the ENE: taken from the N side of Lock Arkaig, looking across the Loch and up Glen Mallie.

© David S Brown
Image by David S Brown
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West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Ben Nevis
by Metcheck
Meall a' Phubuill Area Map
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Meall a' Phubuill.

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  Routes that include Meall a' Phubuill
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 897 m 15.25 km 4.5 hrs Meall a' Phubuill  Pleasant walk with an easy ascent. Not Yet Rated 
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Meall a' Phubuill

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Me at Summit Meall A Phubuill 29/4/12 with Gulvain in the Background

© David Peden
Image by David Peden

What a difference a day makes, after 2 days of glorious sun it was back to wind and rain at summit Meall a'Phubuill 31/07/11

© John Donnelly
Image by John Donnelly
 
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