Mullach an Rathain, Liathach

Height	1023.8m
Prominence	152m
Meaning	summit of the row of pinnacles, the grey one
Lists	Munros, 108
Location	Torridon, Applecross, Coulin and Torridon
Grid Ref	NG912577
Lat/Lon	57.5608, -5.49298

Mullach an Rathain crowns the western end of Liathach, the great Torridon giant that towers in sandstone terraces above Glen Torridon. Its slopes fall steeply to Loch Torridon, while its northern face is more formidable still, with crags and pinnacles plunging into remote corries. Beyond its summit lies Meall Dearg, reached only via the notorious Northern Pinnacles — often cited as the hardest 3,000-foot top on the British mainland.

Most walkers climb Mullach an Rathain as part of a full traverse of Liathach, linking it to Spidean a’ Choire Leith by way of the dramatic Am Fasarinen pinnacles. Its gentler western slopes give a way of continuing towards Beinn Alligin, while expert scramblers and climbers may tackle the Northern Pinnacles to reach Meall Dearg, a serious outing demanding technical ability and a head for exposure

Routes up Mullach an Rathain

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Liathach traverse
	Traverse Liathach in Torridon, the most dramatic of the Torridon Giants, with rough routes and an optional bypass path around the Am Fasarinen Pinnacles. Peaks : 2 Munros Ascent : 1280m (4200ft) Distance : 6km (4m) Time : 3:40hr

Nearby hills and mountains

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