On the summit of An Coileachan, Fannichs - view towards Beinn Dearg
i Colin Park · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Munro
Height
924 m · 3,031 ft
Drop
148 m
Grid ref
NH 241 680
Region
Fisherfield, An Teallach & the Fannaichs
Range
The Fannaichs
County
Highland

Summit: Flat rock 7m NW of cairn.

An Coileachan is a Munro in Fisherfield, An Teallach & the Fannaichs, 924 m (3,031 ft) high. There are 3 mapped routes up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, An Coileachan from A835 lay-by, is 17.2 km with 710 m of ascent and takes 5 to 7 hours.

Routes up An Coileachan

Routes up An Coileachan compared
Route Distance Ascent Time Grade
An Coileachan from A835 lay-by Shortest Least climb 17.2 km 710 m 5–7 h Hard
Meall Gorm from Grudie Bridge 29 km 1,220 m 8.5–12 h Hard
An Coileachan and Meall Gorm 33 km 1,130 m 9.5–12.5 h Hard

An Coileachan on its own (2)

Rounds that include An Coileachan (1)

Map

Summit at NH 241 680 (57.6676, -4.9495). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.

Nearby hills

Questions about An Coileachan

How high is An Coileachan?
An Coileachan is 924 m (3,031 ft) high, a Munro in Fisherfield, An Teallach & the Fannaichs. The summit is at grid reference NH 241 680.
How long does it take to climb An Coileachan?
The quickest route on TRXO, An Coileachan from A835 lay-by, takes 5 to 7 hours: 17.2 km with 710 m of ascent. Allow longer in poor weather or winter conditions.
What is the easiest way up An Coileachan?
The route with the least climbing is An Coileachan from A835 lay-by, starting from A835 lay-by, A835 (NH 279 740): 17.2 km and 710 m of ascent, graded hard.
Is there deer stalking on An Coileachan?
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.

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