Scotland
Mullach Coire nan Geur-oirean
727M
2385FT
About Mullach Coire nan Geur-oirean
Rising steeply between Loch Lochy and Loch Arkaig, this bulky Graham offers a rugged, often pathless ascent through the remote landscapes of North Arkaig. The broad summit ridge provides a grandstand view of the Great Glen and the imposing northern faces of the Ben Nevis range across the water.
Key Statistics
Rank
161st Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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191m
Nearest Town
Glendessary
Geology
The ground beneath your feet belongs to the Tarvie Psammite Formation. This rock type is essentially a form of hardened sandstone.
Nearby Fells
Mullach Coire nan Geur-oirean West Top
Comhnard Coire nan Geuroirean
Monadh Beag
Meall a' Phubuill East Top
Druim Gleann Laoigh
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN049892
Latitude
56.9528°N
Longitude
5.2098°W
Did You Know?
- •The Gaelic name Mullach Coire nan Geur-oirean translates as the 'Summit of the Corrie of the Sharp Edges', referring to the craggy indentations on its northern eastern flanks.
- •The most popular approach begins near the Eas Chia-aig waterfalls at the east end of Loch Arkaig, following an old stalking path that climbs through the forest of the Chia-aig glen.
- •From the summit, you can see the distinctive 'zig-zag' of the Caledonian Canal as it cuts between Loch Lochy and Loch Oich to the northeast.
- •Walking this hill is frequently combined with the neighbouring Graham, Meall na h-Eilde, though the high pass between them is known for being exceptionally boggy even by Highland standards.
- •While the name promises 'sharp edges', most walkers find the primary obstacles are the lower-altitude forestry fences and thick bracken, which offer a more tangled challenge than the actual summit ridge.