What does Etive mean in Scottish?

little fierce one
The name Etive is believed to mean “little fierce one” from the Gaelic goddess associated with the loch. It heads east for half its length alongside the main road and rail link to Oban, before heading northeast into mountainous terrain. A road along Glen Etive makes the head of the loch accessible from Glen Coe.

Is Buachaille Etive Mor hard?

You’ll also easily spot the faint path you’ve just followed along the ridge. As much as climb to Stob na Doire was short an easy, the descent on the other side of this top is quite long and rough. I found it steep and rather hard on knees!

How many Munros are in Glencoe?

8 Munros
Glencoe has long been one of the most famous places in Scotland, known equally for its awe-inspiring views and sorrowful past. It’s the home of Scottish mountaineering, and climbers will find plenty of challenges in the crests and ridges of Aonach Eagach, the Three Sisters or any of the 8 Munros on the estate.

Who owns Buachaille Etive Mor?

the National Trust
It is owned by the National Trust, and managed by the Scottish Mountaineering Club, who make it available to hire as accommodation; up to 30 people can be accommodated.

Where is the Buachaille Etive Mor in Scotland?

Buachaille Etive Mòr. Jump to navigation Jump to search. Stob Dearg from Glen Etive. Buachaille Etive Mòr. Buachaille Etive Mòr (Scottish Gaelic: Buachaille Èite Mòr, meaning “the herdsman of Etive”), generally known to climbers simply as The Buachaille, is a mountain at the head of Glen Etive in the Highlands of Scotland.

Which is the correct pronunciation of Buachaille Etive Mor?

Meaning “The Herdsman of Etive”, the correct pronunciation of Buachaille Etive Mòr is: “buckle etif mor”. It’s normally referred to as “The Buachaille” (or “the buckle”) by Scottish hillwalkers. For extra help with the pronunciation head over to Walkhighlands and click the blue speaker icon just underneath the title.

Are there good views across to Buachaille Etive Beag?

There are good views across to Buachaille Etive Beag. Towards the top of the corrie the path veers right and threads a way up boulderfields well to the right of the central scree chute. Higher up the path cuts back left and then climbs up a rocky rib to reach the bealach.

Which is the best way to walk Buachaille Etive Mor?

The path, much improved in recent years, climbs ever more steeply and crosses the Allt Coire na Tulaich to continue its ascent into the coire up the far bank. There are good views across to Buachaille Etive Beag. Towards the top of the corrie the path veers right and threads a way up boulderfields well to the right of the central scree chute.