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Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair

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
1018 m (3339 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.
NH05227349
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
115 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 corrie of Mcfarquar
 

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
Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair is a remote peak with boggy approaches. The mountain is steep sided with its summit in the form of a triangular pyramid.

It is linked to Sgurr Ban by its N ridge and from the col on this ridge, there are easy slopes to the path from Loch a' Bhraoin. It is also connected to Beinn Tarsuinn via Meal Garbh on its S ridge.

From Beinn Tarsuinn easy slopes lead to the path to Incheril at the E tip of Loch Fada. A third ridge leads SE to craggy Sgurr Dubh which form the E slopes of Coire Mhic Fhearchair.

Hazards you may encounter on Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair include
 Relatively Remote Mountain navigate with care.
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Stony/rocky Slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Crags 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.
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Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

 Weather & OS Maps
North West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)
Torridon
by Accuweather
West Highlands
by Met Office
Liathach
by Metcheck
Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair Area Map
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 Where to Stay
Results by distance from Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair
16.1 km
Forest Way B&B and Bunkhouse
4 Lael, Lochbroom, Nr Ullapool
17.3 km
Easter Badbea B&B
Easter Badbea, Badbea, Dundonnell
18.4 km
Badrallach B&B, Bothy, cottage & campsite.
Croft 9, Badrallach, Dundonnell, Rossshire
18.8 km
Walkers Lodge, Ledgowan Lodge Hotel
Achnasheen, Achnasheen
26.0 km
Lochcarron Holiday Properties
Strathcarron, Ross Shire
29.8 km
Coulags Croft
Coulags, Strathcarron
30.5 km
Caolas Beag
2 Big Sand, Big Sand, Gairloch, Wester Ross
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a map of scottish camp grounds.
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair.

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 Routes that include Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 2459 m 33.55 km 11 hrs Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair, Sgurr Ban and Beinn Tarsuinn [Letterewe]  Long hard route to three remote peaks. The boulder strewn tops make for slow progress, but little scrambling required. Cycling will reduce the time required.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair

 Baggers Gallery for Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair

Sat at the summit of Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair 11/07/2009. The cloud evaporated to reveal stunning views.

© john wells

Image by john wells

Lynda and Scott on summit Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair 1st June 2009.

© Lynda Langlands

Image by Lynda Langlands

Graham & Joanne atop Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair, 1st June 2009.

© Graham & Joanne Bullen

Image by Graham & Joanne Bullen

On approach to shoulder.

© Michael Coffield

Image by Michael Coffield
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 Comments
 
Nick Bulbeck
wrote on
July 2, 2009
The Loch a'Bhraoin approach has much to commend it. An improved track by the loch-side helps a lot, and the slabs above Loch an Nid are spectacular (especially during a cloudburst - think Coruisk). But the east ridge, and the Sgurr Dubh pinnacles in particular, rate a special mention. They give a superbly exposed scramble with sound, adhesive rock and incut handholds everywhere. Pity it's not much longer! Plus, the Abhainn Loch an Nid is probably easier to wade than the Abhainn Loch na Sealga... (Just as cold, though.)
Alex Aikman
wrote on
June 5, 2008
Anyone who is thinking of "doing" the Fisherfield hills from the Corrie Hallie end should go now as the water level is unbelievably low making the crossing so much easier. Even the route across the Strath itself, which is normally a very boggy area, we found to be very easy going. However the downside to this is that there is very little water to be found at ridge level and although we had take what we thought was ample we ended up rationing our supply till we got a good stream coming off Beinn Tarsuinn.
Roger Vander Steen
wrote on
July 1, 2007
29th June 2007. We climbed this from the col with Sgurr Ban. The route is clear and not as difficult as it looks from a distance. We descended from the east top (981 m) by the broad but stony north-east ridge, then down the wider and more southerly of the two sets of sloping quartzite slabs. We followed the north shore of Loch a’ Bhraoin to the A832.
 
 

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