Munro
- Height
- 980 m · 3,216 ft
- Drop
- 138 m
- Grid ref
- NH 032 087
- Range
- Glen Shiel to Loch Hourn and Loch Quoich
- County
- Highland
Summit: Cairn.
Maol Chinn-dearg is a Munro in Knoydart, Glen Shiel & Loch Arkaig, 980 m (3,216 ft) high. There are 3 mapped routes up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, Maol Chinn-dearg from A87 lay-by, is 8.4 km with 770 m of ascent and takes 3.5 to 4.5 hours.
Routes up Maol Chinn-dearg
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Grade | Bog | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maol Chinn-dearg from A87 lay-by Shortest Least climb | 8.4 km | 770 m | 3.5–4.5 h | Moderate | 3/5 | A87 lay-by, A87 |
| Aonach air Chrith from Cluanie Inn | 24.2 km | 2,200 m | 9.5–13 h | Hard | 3/5 | Cluanie Inn |
| The South Glen Shiel Ridge | 24.3 km | 1,750 m | 8.5–11.5 h | Hard | 2/5 | Cluanie Inn, A87 |
Maol Chinn-dearg on its own (2)
Rounds that include Maol Chinn-dearg (1)
Map
Summit at NH 032 087 (57.1276, -5.2527). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.
Nearby hills
Questions about Maol Chinn-dearg
- How high is Maol Chinn-dearg?
- Maol Chinn-dearg is 980 m (3,216 ft) high, a Munro in Knoydart, Glen Shiel & Loch Arkaig. The summit is at grid reference NH 032 087.
- How long does it take to climb Maol Chinn-dearg?
- The quickest route on TRXO, Maol Chinn-dearg from A87 lay-by, takes 3.5 to 4.5 hours: 8.4 km with 770 m of ascent. Allow longer in poor weather or winter conditions.
- What is the easiest way up Maol Chinn-dearg?
- The route with the least climbing is Maol Chinn-dearg from A87 lay-by, starting from A87 lay-by, A87 (NH 044 114): 8.4 km and 770 m of ascent, graded moderate.
- Is there deer stalking on Maol Chinn-dearg?
- 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.