Maol Chinn-dearg

Maol Chinn-dearg, central on the South Glen Shiel Ridge, has three summit shoulders, the northern one has a long little lochan resting at the top of a landslip.

Maol Chinn-dearg

Height	980m
Prominence	137m
Meaning	bald red head
Lists	Munros (M172)
Location	South Glen Shiel Ridge, Loch Hourn to Glen Shiel
Grid Ref	NH032088
Lat/Lon	57.12772, -5.25292

Maol Chinn-dearg sits prominently in the middle of the South Glen Shiel Ridge, rising from three distinct shoulders, with an intriguing lochan resting at the top of a landslip on the eastern side of its northern spur.

Many hillwalkers choose to bag this Munro as part of a South Glen Shiel Ridge traverse. With a stalker's path leading directly from the roadside over Druim Coire nan Eirecheanach, Maol Chinn-dearg also offers a convenient start for a shorter route on the ridge's eastern section.

Routes up Maol Chinn-dearg

South Glen Shiel Ridge
	Superb traverse of 7 Munros on South Glen Shiel Ridge to Cluanie Inn. Aonach air Chrith is highest. A big day of peak-bagging along fine crests Peaks : 7 Munros, option of 2 more Munros and 1 Corbett Ascent : 1975m (6480ft) Distance : 22km (14m) Time : 8:45hr