Spidean a' Choire Lèith, Liathach
Spidean a’ Choire Lèith is the highest Munro on Liathach, a quartzite-summit standing above sandstone terraces overlooking Glen Torridon.
Spidean a' Choire Lèith, Liathach
| Height | 1055m |
| Prominence | 957m |
| Meaning | the grey one - peak of the grey corrie |
| Lists | Munros (M74) |
| Location | Liathach, Applecross¸ Coulin and Torridon |
| Grid Ref | NG929580 |
| Lat/Lon | 57.56421, -5.46401 |
| Munro tops | Stob a' Choire Liath Mhòr (984m) Meall Dearg (Northern Pinnacles) (955m) Am Fasarinen (929m) Stùc a' Choire Dhuibh Bhig (915m) |
Spidean a’ Choire Lèith is the eastern and highest summit of Liathach, the mightiest of the Torridon giants. Rising on quartzite blocks above sandstone terraces, it commands sweeping views across Torridon’s glens, lochs and rugged ridges. To the west lie the Am Fasarinen pinnacles and Liathach's other Munro summit, Mullach an Rathain.
Most walkers climb Spidean a’ Choire Lèith as part of a Liathach traverse, starting up a path from Glen Torridon to reach the summit from the east before continuing over the Am Fasarinen pinnacles to Mullach an Rathain. The traverse requires scrambling ability and a good head for exposure.
Routes up Spidean a' Choire Lèith
Liathach traverse | |
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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
* Times shown are estimates – see timing notes on the disclaimer page for more information.
