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Maol Chean-dearg

Thu

04

Dec

2008

Sunrise Sunrise 9:50 am
Sunset Sunset 4:34 pm
6 hours 44 minutes(s) daylight

Maol Chean-dearg is a route in “The Coulin” region / range which is located in the Coulin and Torridon area of the Scottish Highlands as defined by the Scottish Mountaineering Club.

On this route you return by same way

Maol Chean-dearg is a munro on the north west side of Glen Carron and is a fairly easy peak to climb. The route is on good paths upto the glen. The only awkward section being the sandstone blocks which are on the summit point. You are rewarded with fine views of this strange rocky landscape of Damph & Coulin.

There is a fabulous view down the steep face to Loch an Eion below and across to the Torridon peaks tp the north.

Distance: 16km / 9 miles
Ascent: 900m / 2953 feet
Time: 5 hours plus

There is 1 munro on this route

MunroHeightOrderPronunciationMeaning
Maol Chean-dearg933246Merle Hyaan JerrackThe Bald Red Head


QGrid Ref.BearingDistance(km)Description
NG9558450480° E0.1 (0.1)Start from Coulages
NG95704506342° NNW2.1 (2.2)Take the well constructed path along Fionn-abhainn
NG95074704347° NNW0.8 (3)Cross over Fionn-abhainn over to the western bank
NG94894782N0.4 (3.4)continue pass a bothy maintained by the Mountain Bothy Association
NG94914822348° NNW0.8 (4.2)Pass a strang upright rock called Clach nan Con-fionn
NG94764898276° W0.7 (4.9)Where the path divides take the left and climb steadily up Bealach a'Choire Garbh
NG94074906253° WSW1.1 (6)round
NG93054875321° NW1 (7)From Bealach a'Choire Garbh climb steeply up the nose of Maol Chean-dearg
NG92444951354° N0.4 (7.4)Continue onto large summit cairn. Return by same way.
Munro SummitNG924499354° N0.4 (7.8)The summit Maol Chean-dearg (933 metres)

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This month you MUST take ice axe and crampons, and have been taught how to use them. You also must have an awareness of avalanche danger and have a competent navigator

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.
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