Mullach Fraoch-choire
Ridged Munro above Loch Affric
Rising above grass-covered sweeping slopes, Mullach Fraoch-choire sits at the northern end of a ridge travelling from A' Chralaig above Loch Claunie towards Glen Affric.Mullach Fraoch-choire
| Height | 1102m |
| Prominence | 153m |
| Meaning | summit of the heathery corrie |
| Lists | Munro, 49 |
| Location | North of Loch Cluanie, Glen Affric to Glen Shiel |
| Grid Ref | NH095172 |
| Lat/Lon | 57.20544, -5.15626 |
Mullach Fraoch-choire is at the northern end of a long ridge shared with A' Chralaig that runs from Loch Cluanie to Glen Affric.
With a the drop between Mullach Fraoch-choire and A' Chralaig being a mere 150m, most hillwalkers will opt to hike up these Munros in one outing. Paths can easily be found to follow up their hillsides and connecting crests.
Mullach Fraoch-choire and A' Chralaig are linked to nearby Sgurr nan Conbhairean by ridges dropping to bealach at a height of over 700m, giving the opportunity to hike over five Munros a fine hill-bagging day.
The southern ridge leading up to Mullach Fraoch-choire's summit is notched and some easy scrambling can be enjoyed following a route between its towers. In winter conditions, this ridge can become quite challenging !
Routes up Mullach Fraoch-choire
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Above the northern shores of Loch Cluanie, hiking along the connecting ridges of A' Chralaig, Mullach Fraoch-choire and Sgurr nan Conbhairean gives superb views over the Five Sisters and Affric to Skye, Torridon and beyond. Peaks : 5 Munros
Ascent : 1850m (6070ft) Distance : 23km (14m) Time : 8:50hr |
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