Mullach Fraoch-choire and A' Chralaig form the head-wall of Coire na Cralaig which lies at W end of Gleann na Ciche (SW of Glen Affric). Mullach Fraoch-choire is linked to A'Chralaig to the S by a narrow twisting ridge. The summit ridge of Mullach Fraoch-choire is narrow and rocky with the crags mostly to the E, but the W slopes also have some crags and some stony slopes. A descent is possible from the col linking to Stob Coire na Cralaig into Coire Odhar to reach An Caorann Mor below. The summit ridge continues NNW giving rise to a short NNE ridge, then a longer NE ridge. From the summit a further ridge splits to give NE and ENE ridges. Between the two NE ridges lies Fraoch-choire (heather corrie) for which the peak is named.
The known ridge on this hill is very enjoyable and offers a nice airy ridge walk. The combination with near neighbour A'Chralaig makes for an easy half day's walk, starting with A'Chralaig before returning via Coire Odhair and the An Caorainn Mor.
David Sutherland wrote on February 23, 2003:
On a fine sunny day with Avalanche cat 2 snow on cornices and in gullys. This is an excellent ridge walk one of the best Ive done so far. Anyone been digging snow holes in the corrie? It was ***** star accomodation thanks.
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