Mullach nan Coirean

Mullach nan Coirean, the most westerly and lowest Munro in the Mamores, has mostly grassy slopes but crags rising on its eastern side above Coire Dearg.

Mullach nan Coirean

Height	939m
Prominence	92m
Meaning	summit of the coires
Lists	Munros (M235)
Location	Loch Leven and Mamores, Loch Ericht to Loch Linnhie
Grid Ref	NN122662
Lat/Lon	56.74973, -5.07289
Munro tops	Mullach nan Coirean SE Top (918m) Mullach nan Coirean East Top (917m)

At the western end of the Mamores range, Mullach nan Coirean rises above Glen Nevis, its bouldery summit in stark contrast to its heather-clad slopes and the forestry in the glen.

From forestry in Glen Nevis, Mullach nan Coirean can be climbed following a tracks and paths directly up its north-eastern shoulder.

Mullach nan Coirean is linked to Stob Bàn via twisting crests that hug Coire Dearg and with a drop of less than 100m, most hillwalkers will choose to hike over both these Munros in one continuous circular route.

For fit hikers and hill-runners, here is also the option of bagging Mullach nan Coirean as part of a complete Mamores traverse (or even a longer Tranter's Round or Ramsay's Round).

Routes up Mullach nan Coirean

Western Mamores hiking route
	Hillwalking route up Mullach nan Coirean and Stob Bàn, a western Mamores horseshoe with rough ground and two fine Munro summits. Peaks : 2 Munros Ascent : 1200m (3940ft) Distance : 12km (7m) Time : 5hr*

Mamores range of Munros
	Hillwalking route traversing all 10 Munros of the Mamores, a classic outing linking ridges and summits between Glen Nevis and Glencoe. Peaks : 10 Munros Ascent : 3400m (11150ft) Distance : 34km (21m) Time : 14hr*