Scotland
Mullach nan Coirean
939M
3082FT
About Mullach nan Coirean
Often the final peak on a Mamores traverse, this westerly Munro is distinguished by its pink-tinted granite boulders. Its broad, grassy ridges contrast sharply with the jagged quartzite of its neighbours, offering a steady descent and commanding, close-up perspectives of Ben Nevis’s massive southern flanks across Glen Nevis.
Key Statistics
Rank
65th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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92.3m
Nearest Town
Fort William
Geology
You are treading on a vast mass of pale, light-colored granite. This rock formed from molten material that cooled slowly deep beneath the earth’s surface.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN122662
Latitude
56.7495°N
Longitude
5.0730°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic Mullach nan Coirean, which translates as 'summit of the corries', a reference to the deep glacial bowls like Coire Riabhach that bite into its northern and southern flanks.
- •The hill marks a significant geological boundary; while the rest of the Mamores are famously white quartzite, this peak is composed of red granite, leading to a striking colour change on the ridge towards Stob Bàn.
- •The summit serves as an exceptional balcony for viewing the Great Glen and the western sea lochs, with Loch Linnhe stretching out towards the hills of Ardgour and the distant peaks of Mull.
- •Most walkers tackle the hill alongside Stob Bàn from Achriabhach in Glen Nevis, using its broad shoulder as a relatively straightforward way to gain or lose height at the start or end of the day.
- •The lower slopes feature a deer fence and forestry plantations that frequently undergo work, ensuring that even frequent visitors can enjoy the traditional Scottish pastime of finding their 'shortcut' blocked by new fencing or fallen timber.