Beinn Liath Mhòr Fannaich
In the Northern Highlands, Beinn Liath Mhòr Fannaich sits in the eastern half of the Fannichs mountain range, overlooking Braemore and Dirrie More.
Beinn Liath Mhòr Fannaich
| Height | 954m |
| Prominence | 109m |
| Meaning | big grey mountain of Fannaich |
| Lists | Munros (M208) |
| Location | The Fannichs, The Fannichs to Loch Maree |
| Grid Ref | NH220724 |
| Lat/Lon | 57.70607, -4.98991 |
As an outlier in the Fannichs mountain range, Beinn Liath Mhòr Fannaich is connected to the other peaks via a ridge travelling to Sgùrr Mòr.
I'd guess if Beinn Liath Mhòr Fannaich was to be bagged on its own, most people would probably opt to approach from the dam at the western end of Loch Droma as this is the nearest roadside point and also has a hydro road travelling in towards the foot of the hill. However, this leads to Beinn Liath Mhòr Fannaich's northern shoulder, the slog up which being so tedious coping with hidden divets and stones with boulderfield higher up, really can't be recommended.
As Beinn Liath Mhòr Fannaich is most likely to be hiked with Sgùrr Mòr and other nearby Munro peaks there are far better approaches, with the hill's western and eastern arms being much more agreeable to walk or run along.
Routes up Beinn Liath Mhòr Fannaich
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* | |
Fannichs Big 9 | |
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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* | |
Nearby hills and mountains
* Times shown are estimates – see timing notes on the disclaimer page for more information.
