An Coileachan
An Coileachan is the Fannichs’ most easterly Munro, with steep crags east, gentler grassy slopes south-west and a well constructed cairn on the summit.
An Coileachan
| Height | 924m |
| Prominence | 148m |
| Meaning | the little cock |
| Lists | Munros (M267) |
| Location | The Fannichs, The Fannichs to Loch Maree |
| Grid Ref | NH242680 |
| Lat/Lon | 57.66749, -4.95023 |
In the Northern Highlands, rugged An Coileachan is the most easterly Munro summit in the Fannichs mountain range. A well constructed cairn stands An Coileachan's summit overlooking steep craggy ground dropping eastwards and to the north-east and more gentle grass-covered ground on its south-western side.
The easiest and most direct route to An Coileachan is hike up pathless terrain from Loch Fannich to the south. However, being part of the Fannichs mountain range, An Coileachan is most likely to be bagged on a hike which also takes in other Munros summits, parhaps heading in from Loch Glascarnoch to the north, meaning a longer approach but with stalkers paths to follow and reduce effort.
Routes up An Coileachan
Fannichs Big 9 Munros Traverse | |
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An epic day beginning with a cycle to Loch Fannich, continues with a route taking in all 9 Munros in the Fannichs mountain range. Peaks : 9 Munros
Ascent : 3050m (10010ft) Distance : 61km (38m) Time : 15:30hr* | |
Eastern Fannichs Munros | |
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A circular hillwalking on the eastern Fannichs Munros from An Coileachan to Beinn Liath Mhor Fannaich and including Sgùrr Mor, the highest peak in the range. Peaks : 4 Munros, option of 1 Corbett
Ascent : 1150m (3770ft) Distance : 17km (11m) Time : 6hr* | |
Nearby hills and mountains
* Times shown are estimates – see timing notes on the disclaimer page for more information.
