Fells/Mullach Coire Ardachaidh
Scotland
Mullach Coire Ardachaidh
539M
1768FT
Rank
306th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Scotland
Nearest Town
Data coming soon
About Mullach Coire Ardachaidh
Rising to 539 metres in the central Highlands, this Dodd and Tump sits in moderately remote terrain north of Loch Laggan. The name translates from Gaelic as 'summit of the high corrie', describing the coire that characterises its northern aspect. A modest peak offering solitude away from better-known neighbours.
Key Statistics
Rank
306th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Scotland
Nearest Town
Data coming soon
Prominence
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32
Geology
You are walking on the Tarvie Psammite Formation, which is composed of psammite—a metamorphic rock derived from sandstone.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from Gaelic 'mullach' (summit), 'coire' (corrie or mountain hollow), and 'àrd' (high), describing the hill's defining feature - the elevated corrie carved into its northern slopes.
- •At 539 metres, it falls just short of the 610-metre threshold required for Corbett status, placing it among the lower tier of classified Scottish hills despite its substantial bulk.
- •The grid reference NH205046 positions it in Glen Spean country, where the surrounding terrain saw significant Commando training during World War II, though this particular summit was likely too remote for regular military use.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH205046
Latitude
57.0973°N
Longitude
4.9647°W
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