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Sgurr a' Mhuilinn

Corbett
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
879 m (2883 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.
NH26465574
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
54 of 221 Corbetts
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
Peak of the mill
 

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
Sgurr a'Mhuilinn and the smaller Meallan nan Uan (Corbett) are two peaks, 1.3km apart, separated by Coire a' Mhuilinn and are climbed together.

Sgurr a'Mhuilinn sits at the SE end of a broad ridge, the NW end of which is terminated by the twin conical peaks of Sgurr a' Ghlas Leathaid (844m) and Sgurr a' Choire-rainich (848m).

The normal ascent from Meallan nan Uan is on easy inclines. The slopes around the summit of Sgurr a'Mhuilinn are steeper with rocky outcrops, but a route can easily be navigated through them.

Hazards you may encounter on Sgurr a' Mhuilinn 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.

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Picture Gallery for Sgurr a' Mhuilinn

Looking down the south east ridge of Sgurr a' Mhuilinn to the peat bogs which we crossed on our ascent; 18th June 2010.

© Roger Vander Steen
Image by Roger Vander Steen

Meallan nan Uan and Sgurr a' Mhuilinn from Creag Ruadh; 18th June 2010.

© Roger Vander Steen
Image by Roger Vander Steen

Sgurr a' Mhuillin as seen on the approach from Strathconan.

© Chris Bowles
Image by Chris Bowles
 

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  Weather & OS Maps
North West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Ben Wyvis
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Liathach
by Metcheck
Sgurr a' Mhuilinn 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 Sgurr a' Mhuilinn
Please check the provision of roads in the area.
19.5 km
West Lodge
Contin ,Ross-shire
21.5 km
Strathpeffer VW Campervans
Eaglestone House, Strathpeffer
24.9 km
Invercannich Farm Selfcatering
Invercannich Farm, Cannich, By Beauly, Inverness-shire
25.4 km
Westward
Cannich, Beauly, Inverness-shire
26.3 km
Forest Way B&B and Bunkhouse
4 Lael, Lochbroom, Nr Ullapool
29.4 km
BCC LOCH NESS HOSTEL
Bearnock Country Centre, Glen Urquhart, Drumnadrochit
30.0 km
Tomich Hotel
Tommich, Cannich, Nr Beauly
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  Routes that include Sgurr a' Mhuilinn
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 997 m 8.67 km 3.5 hrs Sgurr a' Mhuilinn and Meallan nan Uan  Short route on two compact hills with fairly steep slopes.  
 

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Meallan nan Uan and Sgurr a' Mhuilinn
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  Route Write-Ups
  Date Title Written by Including...
1 19 Jul 2010 Sgurr a’ Mhuilinn from Milton Roger Vander Steen Sgurr a' Mhuilinn and Meallan nan Uan
 
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