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Faochaig

Corbett above Iron Lodge

In the heart of Killilan Forest, the flat grass-covered top of Faochaig stands above some impressive corries overlooking remote lonely Iron Lodge at the head of Glen Elchaig.

Faochaig

Height	868m
Prominence	230m
Meaning	the whelk
Lists	Corbett, 64
Location	Killilan and Iron Lodge, Glen Strathfarrar to Glen Affric
Grid Ref	NH021317
Lat/Lon	57.33291, -5.28803

Faochaig is central Corbett peak in Killilan Forest, sharing a broad grass-covered plateau with its neighbour Carn nan Searach. These summits stand above several rugged corries in all directions bar a south-facing slope, which is grass-covered and drops to Srath Duilleach at the head of Glen Elchaig.

Bagged on its own, there are various approaches to Faochaig where a bike would be useful including a track from Glen Ling to the north getting to within 2km of the summit and another from Carnach in Srath Duilleach to the south reaching higher and slightly closer.

With Faochaig being the middle of three Corbetts, possibly the finest route is a traverse of all three peaks. The approach along Glen Elchaig and Srath Duilleach is lovely and the connecting ridges make for a superb hike or hillrun.

Routes up Faochaig

Killilan Corbetts
	West of Plockton and Kyle of Lochalsh, the three Corbetts of Aonach Buidhe, Faochaig and Sguman Coinntich guard the approaches to Affric, Monar and Cannich. Peaks : 3 Corbetts Ascent : 1850m (6070ft) Distance : 33km (21m) Time : 11:20hr