Mullach nan Coirean East Top

About Mullach nan Coirean East Top

Sitting at the western gateway to the Mamores, this high shoulder offers a vantage point overlooking the depths of Glen Nevis. Characterised by rocky red granite and broad ridges, it is most often visited while traversing between its parent Munro and the sharp, quartzite peak of neighbouring Stob Bàn.

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• •The name derives from the Scottish Gaelic Mullach nan Coirean, meaning 'summit of the corries.' This refers to the deep glacial bowls, such as Coire Dearg and Coire na h-Eirghe, that bite into the northern and southern flanks of the massif.
• •Unlike the stark white quartzite found further east in the Mamores range, this western end is composed of red granite. This geological shift creates a warmer, more rounded landscape compared to the jagged, pale scree-slopes of nearby Stob Bàn.
• •The view from this summit across Glen Nevis provides a rare perspective on the southern bulk of Ben Nevis and the full sweep of the Carn Mòr Dearg Arête, looking directly into the impressive Coire Ghalair.
• •Most walkers reach this top while completing the popular circular route from Achriabhach, using the broad, high-level ridge to transition between the main summit and the steeper ground leading into the heart of the range.
• •Despite standing comfortably above the 3,000-foot threshold, its proximity to the main summit means it is denied the status of a Munro, relegated instead to the 'Top' category for those who are particularly thorough with their checklists.