Kinlochewe via Lochan Fada up Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair: route map, distance and time
1,015 m · Highland
Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair is a 1015m Munro in the Fisherfield wilderness, climbed as part of a long, remote round from Shenavall.
Track through the Heights of Kinlochewe to Lochan Fada, then rough ground up the south side of the hill.
Kinlochewe via Lochan Fada at a glance
| Distance | 16.9 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 1,118 m |
| Time up | 5h 15m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 8h 35m, down the same way |
| Grade | Hard |
| Start | Kinlochewe |
| Start grid reference | NH 027 619 |
| Summit grid reference | NH 052 735 |
Kinlochewe via Lochan Fada map
The start (green) and the summit (blue). Peakify has no GPX track for this route yet, so follow the description and your map.
Height profile and getting to the start
Near the start
- Kinlochewe Hotel0.1 km
- The Coffee Shop0.2 km
- The Old Hall Cafe0.2 km
- Public toilets0.2 km
- Public toilets1.4 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Kinlochewe via Lochan Fada takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 4h 20m | 7h 5m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 5h 15m | 8h 35m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 6h 30m | 10h 40m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
- Today: sunrise 07:25, sunset 16:44. The round trip plus stops is longer than the daylight: start before dawn with a head torch, or pick a shorter route.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:27, sunset 16:42. The round trip plus stops is longer than the daylight: start before dawn with a head torch, or pick a shorter route.
Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair right now. The main Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Northwest Highlands forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · SAIS Torridon avalanche report.
About Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair
Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair is a 1015m Munro in the Fisherfield wilderness, climbed as part of a long, remote round from Shenavall. More about Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Munro, Marilyn.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair East Top (978 m), 0.4 km east
- Sgurr Dubh (915 m), 1 km south-east
- Sgurr Ban (989 m), 1.1 km north
- Beinn Tarsuinn (934 m), 1.4 km south-west
Challenges that include Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair
Other routes up Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corrie Hallie via Shenavall | 23.0 km one way | 1,390 m | 6h 55m | Hard |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NH 027 619, the summit at NH 052 735), what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
Kinlochewe via Lochan Fada: questions and answers
How far is Kinlochewe via Lochan Fada?
Kinlochewe via Lochan Fada is 16.9 km one way to the summit of Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair, with 1,118 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 33.8 km.
How long does Kinlochewe via Lochan Fada take?
About 5h 15m to the summit of Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair and 8h 35m there and back by Naismith's rule (5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent), before stops. A relaxed group takes nearer 10h 40m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Kinlochewe via Lochan Fada?
Kinlochewe via Lochan Fada starts from Kinlochewe. The grid reference is NH 027 619.
Is Kinlochewe via Lochan Fada suitable for beginners?
Not as a first mountain. Peakify grades it Hard: steep, rough ground where a slip matters. Build up on an easier route first.
Is there a GPX for Kinlochewe via Lochan Fada?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).