A835 lay-by Hard

An Coileachan from A835 lay-by

Bagging route Munro Out and back

A 924 m Munro in Fisherfield, An Teallach & the Fannaichs, climbed from A835 lay-by.

Distance
17.2 km
Ascent
710 m
Time
5–7 h
Grade
Hard
Route
Out and back
High point
924 m
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Route mapped on from OpenStreetMap paths, with heights from EU-DEM terrain data; not yet checked on the ground by TRXO. Added to TRXO on . For planning only: always navigate with an up-to-date map such as OS Explorer or Harvey. How we make our routes.

About this walk

An Coileachan from A835 lay-by is a hard 17.2 km out-and-back walk with 710 m of ascent, taking 5 to 7 hours. It starts at A835 lay-by, A835 (grid reference NH 279 740). It climbs An Coileachan (924 m), a Munro.

At 924 m (3,031 ft), An Coileachan is one of the Munros of Fisherfield, An Teallach & the Fannaichs, standing 3 km south-east of Meall Gorm.

This route starts from A835 lay-by, A835 and follows paths and tracks for most of the way, with rougher ground near the top.

Great views Dog friendly

Route

  1. 1

    The approach

    From A835 lay-by, follow the path and tracks towards An Coileachan.

  2. 2

    The summit

    Climb to the summit of An Coileachan.

  3. 3

    Return

    Return the same way.

Summit

Munro

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Questions about this walk

How long does An Coileachan from A835 lay-by take?
Most walkers take 5–7 hours for the 17.2 km route, which has 710 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
It starts at A835 lay-by, A835 (grid reference NH 279 740). Park considerately off the road; don't block gates, passing places or farm tracks.
Can I get there by public transport?
Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
How hard is it?
It's graded hard. Paths and tracks for most of the way, then rough hill ground near the summit.
Which hill does it climb?
An Coileachan (924 m, Munro).
Can I take my dog?
Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Deer stalking takes place on these hills from mid-August to October. Stick to the main paths and check Heading for the Scottish Hills before you go.

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