Scotland
Mullach Coire Preas nan Seana-char
649M
2129FT
About Mullach Coire Preas nan Seana-char
Rising between the Fannichs and the Glascarnoch Dam, this rounded North West Highland summit offers a quiet alternative to the neighbouring Munros. The terrain is defined by peat hags and heather, leading to a broad top that provides a sprawling, uninterrupted perspective across the wild and empty Dirrie More.
Key Statistics
Rank
76th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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40.3m
Nearest Town
The Craigs
Geology
You are walking on granite that was squeezed and layered deep underground. This durable foundation forms the unique Carn Chuinneag and Inchbae rock beneath your boots.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH440809
Latitude
57.7910°N
Longitude
4.6257°W
Did You Know?
- •The Gaelic name translates as the 'summit of the corrie of the thicket of the old bends', likely referring to the winding burns or complex geological folds in the corrie directly below the peak.
- •The summit offers a unique vantage point of the massive Fannichs ridge to the south and the impressive eastern flanks of Beinn Dearg across the A835.
- •Approached from the road near Glascarnoch, the climb involves navigating the vast, sodden moors of the Dirrie More, a landscape known for its desolate beauty and lack of established paths.
- •Despite its modest stature among giants, it is classified as a Tump, attracting peak-baggers looking for solitude away from the crowded Munro circuits of Wester Ross.
- •The 'thicket' mentioned in the name is likely historical; a modern walker is far more likely to be hindered by a deep peat hag than any significant woodland on these exposed slopes.