An Riabhachan

An Riabhachan is a long remote Munro above Loch Mullardoch, its grassy crest marked by three cairned tops and superb views across Mullardoch and Monar.

An Riabhachan

Height	1129m
Prominence	302m
Meaning	the streaked (or grey) one
Lists	Munros (M29)
Location	North of Glen Cannich, Glen Strathfarrar to Glen Affric
Grid Ref	NH134345
Lat/Lon	57.36237, -5.10534
Munro tops	An Riabhachan SW Top (1086m) An Riabhachan West Top (1038m)

An Riabhachan stretches west to east between An Socach and Sgùrr na Lapaich, its grassy crest broken by three distinct tops, each crowned with a cairn, with the central one being the highest. The mountain’s north-eastern side is far more rugged, with crags rising steeply above Coire Gnada and its two small lochans. Remote and imposing, it forms one of the great ridges of the Mullardoch Munros, with extensive views across Loch Mullardoch and over to the Monar peaks

Due to its remote setting above Loch Mullardoch, most walkers climb An Riabhachan as part of the full northern Mullardoch circuit, a demanding traverse that also takes in Càrn nan Gobhar, Sgùrr na Lapaich and An Socach. The route is best done west-to-east, starting with the Loch Mullardoch ferry to the far western end of the loch, then following the crest eastwards over the Munros and returning to the dam. Tackled this way, the traverse avoids a long, weary trudge if attempted in the opposite direction, making for a more rewarding and logical outing.

Routes up An Riabhachan

Munros north of Loch Mullardoch
	Having landed at the foot of An Socach, a linear route follows ridges and crests as it ascends Sgùrr na Lapaich and the other Munros north of Loch Mullardoch. Peaks : 4 Munros Ascent : 1775m (5820ft) Distance : 22km (14m) Time : 6:35hr

Mullardoch Munros
	Ridges encircling Loch Mullardoch offer an epic route with 12 Munros that hill-runners could complete in a day, whereas hillwalkers could overnight camp. Peaks : 12 Munros Ascent : 4725m (15500ft) Distance : 57km (35m) Time : 19hr