Munro
- Height
- 973 m · 3,193 ft
- Drop
- 112 m
- Grid ref
- NN 604 762
- Range
- Loch Ericht to Glen Tromie & Glen Garry
- County
- Highland
Summit: Small cairn and ground to 5m SE.
A' Mharconaich is a Munro in Drumochter, Atholl & Glen Shee, 973 m (3,193 ft) high. There are 2 mapped routes up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, A' Mharconaich from A9 lay-by, is 11.3 km with 560 m of ascent and takes 3.5 to 5 hours.
Routes up A' Mharconaich
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Grade | Bog | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A' Mharconaich from A9 lay-by Shortest Least climb | 11.3 km | 560 m | 3.5–5 h | Hard | 3/5 | A9 lay-by, A9 |
| The Drumochter hills west of the A9 | 24 km | 1,160 m | 7.5–10 h | Hard | 4/5 | Balsporran Cottages, A9 |
A' Mharconaich on its own (1)
Rounds that include A' Mharconaich (1)
Map
Summit at NN 604 762 (56.8570, -4.2907). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.
Nearby hills
Questions about A' Mharconaich
- How high is A' Mharconaich?
- A' Mharconaich is 973 m (3,193 ft) high, a Munro in Drumochter, Atholl & Glen Shee. The summit is at grid reference NN 604 762.
- How long does it take to climb A' Mharconaich?
- The quickest route on TRXO, A' Mharconaich from A9 lay-by, takes 3.5 to 5 hours: 11.3 km with 560 m of ascent. Allow longer in poor weather or winter conditions.
- What is the easiest way up A' Mharconaich?
- The route with the least climbing is A' Mharconaich from A9 lay-by, starting from A9 lay-by, A9 (NN 628 792): 11.3 km and 560 m of ascent, graded hard.
- Is there deer stalking on A' Mharconaich?
- Red deer stag stalking runs from 1 July to 20 October on many Scottish estates, busiest from mid-August, and hinds are culled through the winter. Check the Heading for the Scottish Hills service or the estate before you go, and follow any advice on routes.