Meall na Faochaig and Beinn Mheadhoin from Strathconon
From Inverchoran in Strathconon, two short hillwalking routes head up the Fionas Meall na Faochaig and Beinn Mheadhoin
Route outline
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| Ascent | 1100m (3600ft) | |||
| Distance | 16km (10m) | |||
| Time | 5:45hr | |||
| Start/finish | Inverchoran, Strathconon Grid Ref : NH261508 | |||
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Two short there-and-back ascents begin from Inverchoran at the head of Strathconon, each leading onto a separate Fiona summit. Meall na Faochaig is gained by way of an old stalkers’ track that climbs part-way up its southern slopes before heather is tackled to reach the top. Beinn Mheadhoin is approached by a fine estate track that curves around Creagan a’ Chaorainn, from where a cairned path leads to the summit.
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Route description
1. Getting to Strathconon and Inverchoran
Entrance to Invercoran
West of Inverness, the A832 heads through Muir of Ord to Marybank, beyond which is Strathconon. This rather lovely glen has little lochs and hydro schemes, aside which travels an unclassified and narrow road.
Through Strathconon and past the settlements of Bridgend, Porin and Milton, the road turns south-west into a much less populated area.
Just before reaching Loch Beannacharain at the end of the strath, there's a turn-off for the house at Inverchoran on the south side of the River Meig. Verge-side parking can be made here, or possibly better, in a gravel roadside patch around 400m before reaching the turn-off.
2. Meall na Faochaig
On the track, heading around Creag Iucharaidh
From the road junction, the minor road is followed west for around 400m, where a gate 
in a fence is reached among the thick heather on the right. Once through the gate (it was found difficult to unlatch), a rather overgrown stalkers’ path is picked up. This traverses the hillside, climbing gently above the houses and forestry of Carnoch. The path meets a fence and turns north, becoming rougher as it works its way to a sharp bend 
. From here it heads east, rising slightly towards the top of Creag Iucharaidh.
At a convenient point 
the track is left, and a heather-clad spur is taken to aim directly uphill onto Meall na Faochaig’s crest. On the crest, remains of an old fence are met — sections of wire hidden in the heather can trip the unwary. The crest is then followed over easy ground to Meall na Faochaig’s summit 
, where a small cairn sits with fine views, particularly down the River Meig and across to Moruisg.
From Meall na Faochaig's summit, looking down Gleann Fhiodhaig and to Moruisg
From Meall na Faochaig's summit, looking down Gleann Fhiodhaig and to Moruisg
3. Beinn Mheadhoin
One of the many cairns on the way up Beinn Mheadhoin
From the junction, the estate road is followed downhill to cross the bridge over the River Meig. Beyond, the track is taken south, passing a junction and a side gate 
The track travels through woodland before reaching a fork 
The path climbs past a line of cairns and peters out at around 500m 
On Beinn Mheadhoin's summit, Strathfarrar peaks behind
On Beinn Mheadhoin's summit, Strathfarrar peaks behind
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