Scotland
Mullach Coire na Gaoitheag
631M
2070FT
About Mullach Coire na Gaoitheag
Situated on the sprawling north-eastern shoulder of the Strathfarrar Munros, this rugged Tump offers a quiet, off-the-beaten-track perspective of the Monar Forest. Rising above the remote waters of Loch Monar, the summit provides an excellent vantage point looking towards the sharp peak of Sgùrr na Lapaich and the deep trough of Glen Strathfarrar.
Key Statistics
Rank
94th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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30m
Nearest Town
Amatnatua
Geology
The ground beneath your boots is made of ancient granite that was squeezed and layered by intense pressure long ago.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH460817
Latitude
57.7985°N
Longitude
4.5912°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Mullach Coire na Gaoitheag, which translates to the 'summit of the corrie of the little wind,' a reference to the gusty conditions often found funneling through the local topography.
- •It occupies a position on the high, heathery ridge extending from Sgùrr a' Choire Ghlais; most hillwalkers only see its slopes while completing the classic four-Munro circuit of the Strathfarrar Forest.
- •The summit offers a clear, lower-angle perspective of the massive southern face of Sgùrr na Muice and the winding, remote northern shore of Loch Monar.
- •As a Tump located within the Strathfarrar estate, reaching it requires either a perfectly timed arrival at the private road's seasonal gate or a very long walk to contemplate your scheduling errors.