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Mullach an Rathain (Liathach)

Munro
Quick Facts
This is the height of the mountain above sea level. However, on the climb, it is the ascent that matters, i.e. the sum of all the uphill parts of the route.
Altitude
1023 m (3356 ft)

This is the standard notation used on Ordnance Survey Landranger maps.

Each reference consists of two letters identifying a 100,000 metre square block then three digits defining the Easting and finally the three digits defining the Northing with reference to the South West corner of the block.

NN166712 is the grid reference for the summit of Ben Nevis. Where you are given the map number ( For Ben Nevis = 41) it is acceptable to omit the two initial letters e.g. 166712. (Instructions on how to read the references are given on the OS maps).

Grid Ref.
NG91205768
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
108 of 283 Munros
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
1
Mountain names are usually in Gaelic, the native language of the Scottish Highlands, or have been derived from the old Scots and Norse languages. We give the most commonly accepted meaning, but accept that some of these are disputed.
Meaning
Summit of the pinnacles (The grey one)
 

The UK is covered by 204 Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50,000 scale maps. Maps numbered 1 to 86 cover Scotland but for the highest mountains (Munros) only 23 maps are required. The name given roughly describes the area covered by the map.

You can click on the map name to purchase the map for £6.29 including postage which is one of the cheapest prices we have found.

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A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
The imposing mass of Liathach dominates Glen Torridon and Upper Loch Torridon with its steep terraced sandstone slopes.

Of the six peaks along the summit ridge, two have been ranked as Munros, but the whole ridge should be traversed. As the ridge is normally climbed E to W, Mullach an Rathain is near the end of the route.

From Mullach an Rathain the main ridge continues W and a descent can be made towards Torridon House, but there are also ridges NE to Meall Dearg, E to Spidean a Choire Leith (the main ridge) and S curving SE enclosing a corrie from through which a descent can be made to Glen Torridon.

Have no doubt that this is a serious mountain.

Hazards you may encounter on Mullach an Rathain include
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Crags on or near ascent routes.
 Crags near summit.
 Narrow Ridges, with exposure.
 Scrambling (minor), easy hand and footholds.
 
General Considerations
 Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent.
 Wind usually increases with altitude.
 Visibility can change markedly with cloud level.
 River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day.
Picture Gallery for Mullach an Rathain

The traverse of Liathachs pinnacles, no easy way off.

© Bill Wales
Image by Bill Wales

Approaching the hardest bit of the traverse, with unavoidable steep and exposed scrambling. SMC advice: keep to the crest of the ridge. I strayed too far left and finished scaling an 8-metre near-vertical wall with an abyss behind me. Unforgettable!

© David S Brown
Image by David S Brown

Mullach an Rathain (of Liathach) seen across part of Upper Loch Torridon from near Shieldaig. The highest (most westerly) pinnacle of Am Fasarinen is visible on the ridge beyond.

© David S Brown
Image by David S Brown

Approaching the final and highest of the Am Fasarinen pinnacles, a simple scramble, before gaining the easy ridge to Mullach an Rathain.

© David S Brown
Image by David S Brown
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A selection of weather forecasts local to #GetMountain.Top_Name#.

Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

  Weather & OS Maps
North West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Torridon
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Liathach
by Metcheck
Mullach an Rathain Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

A selection of local accommodation options who advertise with Munromagic.com.

  Where to Stay
Results by distance from Mullach an Rathain
13.3 km
Coulags Croft
Coulags, Strathcarron
13.3 km
Lochcarron Holiday Properties
Strathcarron, Ross Shire
17.7 km
Castle Cottage B and B
Lochcarron
24.6 km
Walkers Lodge, Ledgowan Lodge Hotel
Achnasheen, Achnasheen
26.8 km
Caolas Beag
2 Big Sand, Big Sand, Gairloch, Wester Ross
26.8 km
The Shed (self-catering studio)
Seabank 6 Bank St Plockton Ross-shire
36.7 km
Forest Way B&B and Bunkhouse
4 Lael, Lochbroom, Nr Ullapool
For information on camping visit
ScottishCamping.com who also produce
a map of scottish camp grounds.

The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Mullach an Rathain.

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  Routes that include Mullach an Rathain
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1500 m 10.98 km 5 hrs Spidean a' Choire Leith and Mullach an Rathain  A classicroute. Liathach is an imposing massif, the ascent is steep and the traverse requires scrambling. If you have the head to traverse the pinnacles, then it is truly wonderful route.  
 

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