View towards Meall a' Chuaille & Meall a' Chaorainn from western slopes of Beinn a' Chaisteil

Meall a' Chaorainn

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Graham Marilyn
Height
631 m · 2,071 ft
Drop
156 m
Grid ref
NH 360 827
Region
Coigach, Assynt & Sutherland
Range
Loch Broom to Strath Oykel
County
Highland

Summit: Small cairn.

Meall a' Chaorainn is a Graham in Coigach, Assynt & Sutherland, 631 m (2,071 ft) high. There is one mapped route up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, Meall a' Chaorainn from A835 lay-by, is 27.7 km with 630 m of ascent and takes 7 to 10 hours.

Routes up Meall a' Chaorainn

Meall a' Chaorainn on its own (1)

Map

Summit at NH 360 827 (57.8040, -4.7614). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.

Nearby hills

Questions about Meall a' Chaorainn

How high is Meall a' Chaorainn?
Meall a' Chaorainn is 631 m (2,071 ft) high, a Graham in Coigach, Assynt & Sutherland. The summit is at grid reference NH 360 827.
How long does it take to climb Meall a' Chaorainn?
The quickest route on TRXO, Meall a' Chaorainn from A835 lay-by, takes 7 to 10 hours: 27.7 km with 630 m of ascent. Allow longer in poor weather or winter conditions.
What is the easiest way up Meall a' Chaorainn?
The route with the least climbing is Meall a' Chaorainn from A835 lay-by, starting from A835 lay-by, A835 (NH 374 708): 27.7 km and 630 m of ascent, graded hard.
Is there deer stalking on Meall a' Chaorainn?
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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