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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.

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.

OS Landranger Maps Required
  41   Ben Nevis, Fort William & Glen Coe
Only £6.29  (£11.69 Laminated) from  

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.
Picture Gallery for Mullach nan Coirean

Mullach nan Coirean en route to Stob Ban 27/04/08

© Dougie Mccoll
Image by Dougie Mccoll

The summit cairn of Mullach nan Coirean seen from the ridge leading to Meall a' Chaorainn.

© Andy Ross
Image by Andy Ross

Stob Ban with Mullach nan Coirean behind, as seen on the ascent of Sgurr a' Mhaim (Mamores).

© Bill Wales
Image by Bill Wales

Mullach nan Coirean from the ridge West of Stob Ban.

© Peter Burgess
Image by Peter Burgess
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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
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 from Mullach nan Coirean
7.5 km
Ashburn Guest House
Achintore Road, Fort William
7.9 km
Stobhan
Fassifern Road, Fort William
8.2 km
Farr Cottage Lodge and Activity Centre
Corpach, Fort William
8.8 km
STRATHASSYNT GUEST HOUSE
Loanfern, Ballachulish, NR. Glencoe, Highlands.
10.2 km
Birchbrae Luxury Self Catering Lodges
Birchbrae, Onich, Fort William
12.9 km
Seangan Croft Self Catering
Seangan Bridge Banavie Fort William Scotland
18.3 km
Spean Bridge Hotel
Spean Bridge, Inverness-shire
18.7 km
Inverour Guest House
Roybridge Road, Spean Bridge
21.0 km
Dunhafen Bed and Breakfast
Glenspean Park, Roy Bridge, Inverness-Shire
27.3 km
Old School House, Tulloch (Rushyglen Ltd)
Tulloch, Roybridge
27.3 km
Torr an Daimh, Tulloch (Rushyglen Ltd)
Tulloch, Roybridge
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 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

Stuart, Scott, Dunky and Allan on Mullach nan Coirean - February 6th 2010

© Stevie Yates
Image by Stevie Yates

summit of mullach nan coirean 27/04/08

© Dougie Mccoll
Image by Dougie Mccoll

Summit on a perfect summer's day 2005

© Brenda Dunnett
Image by Brenda Dunnett
 
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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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