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An Coileachan

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
923 m (3028 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.
NH24176801
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
266 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
The little cock
 

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
An Coileachan is one of the group known as the Fannaichs, which lie to the N of Loch Fannich. Meall Gorm and An Coileachan lie to the SE and tend to be climbed together.

An Coileachan has a rounded top and easy slopes to the S and W. To the N and E the slopes are steeper with some rocky outcrops and crags. To the NW An Coileachan connects to Meall Gorm, in fact there is a good high level walk all the way to Sgurr Mor (6km).

Normally ascended via the path from Fannich Lodge.

Hazards you may encounter on An Coileachan include
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Crags within 1km of 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 An Coileachan

An Coileachan from the dam road to the south. Dec 07.

© Alex Bryce
Image by Alex Bryce

An Coileachan from the southwest above Fannich Lodge, Dec 07.

© Alex Bryce
Image by Alex Bryce

Looking south from along An Coileachan's summit ridge, Dec 07.

© Alex Bryce
Image by Alex Bryce
 

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Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

  Weather & OS Maps
North West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Ben Wyvis
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Liathach
by Metcheck
An Coileachan 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 An Coileachan
13.1 km
Walkers Lodge, Ledgowan Lodge Hotel
Achnasheen, Achnasheen
13.9 km
Forest Way B&B and Bunkhouse
4 Lael, Lochbroom, Nr Ullapool
16.6 km
Garve Cottages
RoseMount Cottage Garve Ross-shire
16.8 km
Birch Cottage
7 Station Road, Garve
29.5 km
Badrallach B&B, Bothy, cottage & campsite.
Croft 9, Badrallach, Dundonnell, Rossshire
30.8 km
Easter Badbea B&B
Easter Badbea, Badbea, Dundonnell
31.2 km
Coulags Croft
Coulags, Strathcarron
31.2 km
Lochcarron Holiday Properties
Strathcarron, Ross Shire
33.1 km
The Cnoc Hotel
Struy, by Beauly,
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 An Coileachan.

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  Routes that include An Coileachan
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1480 m 30.47 km 9 hrs Meall Gorm and An Coileachan  Moderate route on steep slopes but no crags.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of An Coileachan

  Baggers Gallery for An Coileachan

Me at the top of An Coileachan on 18/08/09

© Bobby Mcginty
Image by Bobby Mcginty

An Coileachean summit 6th of the two days..09/08/09

© Dougie Mccoll
Image by Dougie Mccoll

Richard and I on An coileachan

© mackenzie barker
Image by mackenzie barker

Me at the top of An Coileachan

© Iain Mitchell
Image by Iain Mitchell
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An Coileachan and Meall Gorm
by Doug Tulloch

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