Sgurr a' Mhuilinn and Meallan nan Uan Route Information

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Sgurr a' Mhuilinn & Meallan nan Uan

Quick Facts

This is the summed total of all the climbing within a route and is a good indicator of the strenuousness of a route.

Total Ascent

997 m

An estimate of the time taken based on a derivation of Naismiths rules. Our calculation is based on the horizontal and ascent components of a climb, we do not make a reduction for descent.

Registered users can customise these walking times by specifying their own walking and ascending speeds. They can also add a fixed time period for stoppages.

Route Time

3.5 hrs

The horizontal distance of the route.

Route Distance

8.67 km

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A brief summary of this route.

Our summary will always contain one of easy, moderate or hard to indicate the severity of the route.

Notes

Short route on two compact hills with fairly steep slopes.

Here we provide the nearest town to the start of the route where you will find basic services.

We then give directions from that location to the route start. Your approach route may differ.

Travel Information

Head to: Milton in Strathconon

From Milton in Strathconon travel SW on minor road to Strathanmore.

Route Waypoint Map

The total ascent is 997 metres. Allow 3.5 hours to complete this 8.67 km route.

In winter months please check the local snow conditions at sais.gov.uk.

The hillphones service can inform you of stalking activities in the area.

Usually the shortest way to climb the mountain, making best use of tracks and paths to gain altitude. Route navigation requires map reading skills and an ability to navigate with a compass.

The information given here will enable you to annotate your map and plan your route. We do not give anecdotal descriptions on where to find the paths, worn by the feet of previous mountaineers.

Where the access routes are few or the ridge is narrow, paths are generally obvious. On open ground, following paths without using your compass may get you lost in poor visibility.

Route Information

Waypoint Detail

	Start from Strathanmore in Strathconon
		NH29405445	Distance	Altitude 120 m

1	Ascend W onto NE ridge of Creag Ruadh
		NH28355439	Distance 1.06 km	Altitude 460 m

2	Ascend SW to summit of Creag Ruadh
		NH27725391	Distance 0.72 km	Altitude 734 m

3	Head NW on Ridge
		NH26905447	Distance 0.98 km	Altitude 714 m

4	Follow ridge W to Summit of Meallan nan Uan
		NH26375448	Distance 0.54 km	Altitude 838 m

5	Descend NW to Carnan Fuar
		NH25665512	Distance 0.91 km	Altitude 710 m

6	Ascend NE to Sgurr a' Mhuilinn
		NH26465575	Distance 1.04 km	Altitude 879 m

7	Descend SE through crags
		NH27255522	Distance 0.98 km	Altitude 550 m

8	Continue descent ESE to Strathanmore
		NH29405445	Distance 2.44 km	Altitude 120 m

A selection of weather forecasts local to this route.

Weather

North West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)

West Highlands
by Met Office

Liathach
by Metcheck

Images of Sgurr a' Mhuilinn & Meallan nan Uan

Meallan nan Uan and Sgurr a' Mhuillinn from Strathconnon.

Image by Brian Mcwilliam

Meallan nan Uan from near Milton in Strathconon. October 2010.

Image by David McSporran

Looking down the south-east ridge of Meallan nan Uan; 18th June 2010.

Image by Roger Vander Steen

Meallan nan Uan from above the col connecting Sgurr a' Mhuilinn; 18th June 2010.

Image by Roger Vander Steen

Route Area Map

Legend

Munro

Corbett

Graham

English/Welsh Top

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Rating & Reviews

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Written by Chris Bowles on 07 Aug 2006:

This is a thoroughly enjoyable route, with some tremendous views across to Strathfarrar and over to Torridon. The route is very straightforward and it should not take too long, managed it in about 4 hours. Paths are hard to find, as I think the hills are unfrequented, which is perhaps a good thing.

Disclaimer. The details provided above are an aid to planning an expedition, but all distances, altitudes and bearings must be considered approximate. You must navigate with the appropriate map, a compass, your navigation skills and common sense, MunroMagic.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.

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