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Mullach nan Coirean

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
939 m (3080 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.
NN12246623
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
236 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 corries
 

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.

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

 Description
Mullach nan Coirean is the most westerly of the Mamores, connected to its nearest neighbour Stob Ban by its 4.5km winding ESE ridge via an un-named top (917m).

A WSW ridge connects to Meall a Chaorainn (910m). From its N slopes arise two ridges, a long N ridge and a shorter NW ridge. The NW ridge leads to an access track in Coire Deirg leading down to Glen Nevis. The other normal access route is from Stob Ban.

Hazards you may encounter on Mullach nan Coirean include
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Stony/rocky Slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Crags near summit.
 
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.

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Picture Gallery for Mullach nan Coirean

A selection of weather forecasts local to #GetMountain.Top_Name#.

Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

 Weather & OS Maps
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)
Nevis Range
by Accuweather
West Highlands
by Met Office
Ben Nevis
by Metcheck
Mullach nan Coirean 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 'as the crow flies' from Mullach nan Coirean
Please check the provision of roads in the area.
7.2 km
MACDONALD HOTEL AND CABINS, KINLOCHLEVEN
Fort William Road, Kinlochleven
7.4 km
Calluna
Heathercroft, Fort William, PH336RE
7.9 km
Stobhan
Fassifern Road, Fort William
8.2 km
Farr Cottage Lodge and Activity Centre
Corpach, Fort William
8.6 km
The Old Coach House, North Ballachulish
6 Alltshellach Cottages, North Ballachulish
8.6 km
Glencoe Independent Hostel
Glencoe, Nr Ballachulish, Argyll
8.7 km
Sealladh Na Beinne
Old Town, North Ballachulish, Fort William
10.8 km
Coorie Doon
Old Banavie Road, Banavie, Fort William
14.8 km
Glenloy Lodge
Muirshearlich, by Banavie, Fort William
18.7 km
Inverour Guest House
Roybridge Road, Spean Bridge
20.8 km
Glencaig self catering holiday cottage
No 6 Stronaba, Spean Bridge
21.0 km
Bunroy Park Caravan/Camping/Holiday Lodges
Roy Bridge, Inverness-shire
21.2 km
The Stronlossit Inn
Roy Bridge, Inverness-shire
23.2 km
Àite Cruinnichiodh
1 Achluachrach, By Roy Bridge, Inverness-shire
For information on camping visit
ScottishCamping.com who also produce
a map of scottish camp grounds.
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Mullach nan Coirean.

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 Routes that include Mullach nan Coirean
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1438 m 13.56 km 5.5 hrs Stob Ban [Mamores] and Mullach nan Coirean  A moderate climb and interesting ridge walk with excellent views of Ben Nevis.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Mullach nan Coirean

 Baggers Gallery for Mullach nan Coirean

Graham on 4th September 2011

© Graham & Joanne Bullen

Image by Graham & Joanne Bullen

Joanne on 4th September 2011

© Graham & Joanne Bullen

Image by Graham & Joanne Bullen

On top of Mullach nan Coirean 19th March 2011

© Oliver Bartrum

Image by Oliver Bartrum

The Wee Black Dug at the cairn on Mullach nan Coirean. January 2011.

© Scott Blair

Image by Scott Blair
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 Comments
 
Roger Vander Steen
wrote on
March 12, 2006
Getting onto the hill from Glen Nevis can be tricky. From the large car park at Achriabhach walk back to the forest and take the path uphill just inside the forest edge to join a forest road at a bend. Follow this towards 135685. Before reaching an open gully, there is a path to the left which leads up through the forest to a stile. Cross the fence onto the open hillside and reach the summit by the north-east ridge.
Andy Ross
wrote on
November 21, 2001
Take the time to walk the ridge from Mullach nan Coirean to Meall a' Chaorainn. This provides an alternative view of both the Mullach and Stob Ban.
 
 

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