Beinn Liath Mhor Fannaich

About Beinn Liath Mhor Fannaich

Often visited as a precursor to the higher Fannich peaks, this Munro offers a relatively straightforward ascent from the Dirrie More. While its eastern slopes are unassuming, the summit provides a grandstand view of Sgùrr Mòr’s dramatic northern corries and the sprawling wilderness towards An Teallach and the Fisherfield Forest.

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• •The name is Gaelic for 'Big Grey Hill of Fannich', with the 'grey' likely referring to the weathered quartzite scree and boulders that characterize its upper slopes compared to the greener glens below.
• •It is most commonly climbed as part of a circular route including Sgùrr Mòr and Meall a' Chrasgaidh, benefiting from a high-altitude starting point on the A835 road between Garve and Ullapool.
• •From the summit, walkers gain an exceptional perspective on the northern faces of the central Fannichs, a line of dark, steep-sided corries that remain hidden from those sticking to the southern loch-side tracks.
• •It is one of the few hills in the range where the ascent feels consistently gained; the northern approach via the Allt a' Mhadaidh provides a clear line of sight to the objective that many more complex Highland peaks lack.
• •It is frequently regarded as the 'easy' Munro of the group, a description that holds true only until the notorious North West Highland weather decides to turn the local peat hags into a test of character.