Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair, Mountain summit in Highland, Scotland.
Description
Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair is a mountain summit in the Northwest Highlands of Wester Ross that rises above 1000 meters. The peak displays a distinctive triangular shape when viewed from certain angles and features steep rocky sides with angular quartzite boulders scattered across its slopes and ridges.
History
The peak stands within the Fisherfield Forest region, an area named Great Wilderness because of its remote location far from any population centers. This isolation shaped how the area developed and explains why it remains a challenging destination today.
Culture
Local mountaineering groups regularly organize expeditions to this peak, which ranks as number 115 among the 282 classified Munros in Scotland.
Practical
Climbers should prepare for rough, angular rock formations, particularly the quartzite boulders along the ridge that demand careful footing. Many visitors establish wild camps near Loch Fhada as a base before attempting the final push to the summit.
Did you know?
This peak connects to neighboring Sgurr Ban through a striking ridge formation that experienced climbers find memorable for its technical character. The mountain offers multiple climbing routes of varying difficulty, allowing visitors to choose based on their skill level and preferences.
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