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Mullach na Dheiragain

Hill, Mountain in Ross-shire

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Mullach na Dheiragain

On Creag a' Choir' Aird Looking up Gleann Sithidh to Sgùrr nan Ceathramhnan.
On Creag a' Choir' Aird Credit: Alan Reid

Mullach na Dheiragain is a prominent hill located in the county of Ross-shire, in the Scottish Highlands. With an elevation of 982 meters (3,222 feet), it is classified as a Munro, which is a Scottish term for a mountain over 3,000 feet.

Situated in the remote and rugged region of Kintail, Mullach na Dheiragain offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. It is part of the Five Sisters of Kintail, a famous mountain range known for its challenging and picturesque peaks.

The ascent to Mullach na Dheiragain is a demanding but rewarding experience for experienced hikers and mountaineers. The terrain is steep and rocky, requiring careful navigation and proper equipment. The hill can be accessed from the Glen Shiel side, where a well-defined path leads walkers to the summit. Alternatively, it can be approached from the south, following the ridge from Beinn Fhada.

The summit of Mullach na Dheiragain provides stunning vistas of the surrounding mountains, lochs, and glens. On a clear day, one can see as far as the Isle of Skye and the Outer Hebrides. The hill is known for its wild and untamed beauty, with its rugged slopes and exposed ridges.

Mullach na Dheiragain is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts looking for a challenging hike and a chance to experience the raw and unspoiled wilderness of the Scottish Highlands. Its striking landscapes and breathtaking views make it a must-visit for those seeking an adventure in the heart of nature.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 57.283628/-5.1859419 or Grid Reference NH0825. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

On Creag a' Choir' Aird Looking up Gleann Sithidh to Sgùrr nan Ceathramhnan.
On Creag a' Choir' Aird
Looking up Gleann Sithidh to Sgùrr nan Ceathramhnan.
Mullach Sithidh drops into Coire na Dheiragainn
Mullach Sithidh drops into Coire na Dheiragainn
Eastern slopes of Mullach na Dheiragain
Eastern slopes of Mullach na Dheiragain
Gleann a' Choilich View down the glen from the Bealach Coire Ghàidheil. The glen runs down to Loch Lungard, now the western end of Loch Mullardoch - unless there is a drought.
Gleann a' Choilich
View down the glen from the Bealach Coire Ghàidheil. The glen runs down to Loch Lungard, now the western end of Loch Mullardoch - unless there is a drought.
Gleann a' Choilich View upstream after the descent from the Bealach Coire Ghàdhail on the fine path over from Affric. The hill at the head of the glen is pure quality - Sgùrr nan Ceathramhnan, on the left is one of its many outlying tops, An Socach which sneaks in as a separate hill in the Scottish Mountaineering Club's Munro's Tables. Often regarded as a bit of a gimmie, I have failed on it twice. I have had far more success on Sgurr nan Ceathramhnan.
Gleann a' Choilich
View upstream after the descent from the Bealach Coire Ghàdhail on the fine path over from Affric. The hill at the head of the glen is pure quality - Sgùrr nan Ceathramhnan, on the left is one of its many outlying tops, An Socach which sneaks in as a separate hill in the Scottish Mountaineering Club's Munro's Tables. Often regarded as a bit of a gimmie, I have failed on it twice. I have had far more success on Sgurr nan Ceathramhnan.
Mullach na Dheiragain Mullach na Dheiragain is the highest point in a long ridge running north from Sgùrr nan Ceathreamhnan. Once known to munro baggers as Creag a' Choire Aird, it has a reputation for providing a bit of a long walk.
Mullach na Dheiragain
Mullach na Dheiragain is the highest point in a long ridge running north from Sgùrr nan Ceathreamhnan. Once known to munro baggers as Creag a' Choire Aird, it has a reputation for providing a bit of a long walk.
Gleann a' Choilich A glen near the head of Glen Cannich, between Sgùrr nan Ceathreamhnan and Carn Eige. A path runs down the glen towards the site of Kinlochlungard at the head of the enlarged combined loch of Mullardoch/Lungard.
Gleann a' Choilich
A glen near the head of Glen Cannich, between Sgùrr nan Ceathreamhnan and Carn Eige. A path runs down the glen towards the site of Kinlochlungard at the head of the enlarged combined loch of Mullardoch/Lungard.
Bog, Gleann a' Choilich Dark, exposed peat on the floor of the glen at the head of Glen Cannich.
Bog, Gleann a' Choilich
Dark, exposed peat on the floor of the glen at the head of Glen Cannich.
Summit of Mullach na Dheiragain Cairn is marked on map. Fairly typical Scottish mountain conditions.
Summit of Mullach na Dheiragain
Cairn is marked on map. Fairly typical Scottish mountain conditions.
On the broad ridge that extends from Ceathreamhnan to Dheiragain This image typifies the broad undulating ridges that are part and parcel of an area referred to as the "Big Glens". The hill in the middle distance is Mullach na Dheiragain on the horizon are the munros of Loch Mullardoch from left to right. An Socach , An Riabhachan , Sgurr na Lapaich (pointy one in the distance) & Carn nan Gobhar
On the broad ridge that extends from Ceathreamhnan to Dheiragain
This image typifies the broad undulating ridges that are part and parcel of an area referred to as the "Big Glens". The hill in the middle distance is Mullach na Dheiragain on the horizon are the munros of Loch Mullardoch from left to right. An Socach , An Riabhachan , Sgurr na Lapaich (pointy one in the distance) & Carn nan Gobhar
Southern ridge of Mullach na Dheiragain Looking north along one of the ridges of the Big Glens. This grid square covers the steep ground west of Mullach na Dheiragain
Southern ridge of Mullach na Dheiragain
Looking north along one of the ridges of the Big Glens. This grid square covers the steep ground west of Mullach na Dheiragain
The Big Glens The horizon is made up of the complex tops of Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan
The Big Glens
The horizon is made up of the complex tops of Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan
Looking down the northern ridge of Mullach na Dheiragain
Looking down the northern ridge of Mullach na Dheiragain
Looking over the northern slopes of Mullach na Dheiragain The Loch is Loch Mullardoch, the prominent hill just left of centre horizon is "An Riabhachan" with "Sgurr na Lapaich" to its right
Looking over the northern slopes of Mullach na Dheiragain
The Loch is Loch Mullardoch, the prominent hill just left of centre horizon is "An Riabhachan" with "Sgurr na Lapaich" to its right
Summit of Mullach Sithidh, Glen Affric View south over Mullach na Dheiragain in mid distance to Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan in far distance.
Summit of Mullach Sithidh, Glen Affric
View south over Mullach na Dheiragain in mid distance to Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan in far distance.
Steep Slopes Heading west up increasingly steep slopes of the munro of Mullach na Dheiragain and looking across to the big Affric munros of Carn Eige and Mam Sodhail, left and right respectively. A 2000 foot re-ascent after descending from the far away ridge - not for the faint hearted (only the foolish!)
Steep Slopes
Heading west up increasingly steep slopes of the munro of Mullach na Dheiragain and looking across to the big Affric munros of Carn Eige and Mam Sodhail, left and right respectively. A 2000 foot re-ascent after descending from the far away ridge - not for the faint hearted (only the foolish!)
Two Munros, Five Tops A motown backing group perhaps? - taken from the subsidiary top of Mullach Sithidh looking across the munro of Mullach na Dheiragain, you can just see its other subsidiary top, before the ridge rears up to the magnificent Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan and 3 of its 5 tops. The tiny figures give an idea of the scale of the ridge.
Two Munros, Five Tops
A motown backing group perhaps? - taken from the subsidiary top of Mullach Sithidh looking across the munro of Mullach na Dheiragain, you can just see its other subsidiary top, before the ridge rears up to the magnificent Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan and 3 of its 5 tops. The tiny figures give an idea of the scale of the ridge.
Another Climb Starting the ascent of Carn na Con Dhu, only a subsidiary top but starting to feel the climb in our legs with still 2 munros to go - a big classic day in Glen Affric. Sgurr nan Ceathreamnan to right.
Another Climb
Starting the ascent of Carn na Con Dhu, only a subsidiary top but starting to feel the climb in our legs with still 2 munros to go - a big classic day in Glen Affric. Sgurr nan Ceathreamnan to right.
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Mullach na Dheiragain is located at Grid Ref: NH0825 (Lat: 57.283628, Lng: -5.1859419)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Located within 500m of 57.283628,-5.1859419
Mullach na Dheiragain
Description: Summit of the hawk (perhaps)
Ele: 982
Munro: yes
Munro Number: M167
Natural: peak
Source: NPE
Wikidata: Q19462250
Lat/Long: 57.283402/-5.1863382
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Mullach Sithidh
Ele: 974
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 57.2879714/-5.1838504
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The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.
Creag Dharaich Sutherland
Sgùrr na Conbhaire Ross-shire

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