The Fisherfield Munros
The 'Great Wilderness': five remote Munros on one of the hardest days in Scotland, past Shenavall bothy.
- Distance
- 45.7 km
- Ascent
- 2680 m
- Time
- 15–20.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 1015 m
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About this walk
The Fisherfield Munros is a hard 45.7 km circular walk with 2,680 m of ascent, taking 15 to 20.5 hours. It starts at Corrie Hallie, A832 (grid reference NH 114 851). It climbs 5 listed hills, the highest Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair at 1,015 m.
The Fisherfield Forest is the most remote country in Britain, with no roads or habitation for miles. From Corrie Hallie, the route walks over to Shenavall bothy, crosses the river, and climbs Sgùrr Bàn.
It continues over Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair, Beinn Tarsuinn and A' Mhaighdean (often called the most remote Munro) to Ruadh Stac Mòr, then returns to Shenavall. River crossings can be impossible after rain, and most people take two days. Very remote: there's no mobile signal for much of the route, and help is a long way off.
Route
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1
To Shenavall
Follow the track and path over to Shenavall bothy.
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2
Sgùrr Bàn to Beinn Tarsuinn
Cross the river and climb Sgùrr Bàn, then follow the ridge over Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair to Beinn Tarsuinn.
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3
A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mòr
Continue to A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mòr, then return to Shenavall.
Summits
989 m
934 m
919 m
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does The Fisherfield Munros take?
- Most walkers take 15–20.5 hours for the 45.7 km route, which has 2,680 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 Corrie Hallie, A832 (grid reference NH 114 851). Lay-by parking at Corrie Hallie.
- 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. Long, boggy approach; river crossings; rough, rocky and often pathless ridges.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair (1015 m, Munro); Sgurr Ban (989 m, Munro); A' Mhaighdean (966 m, Munro); Beinn Tarsuinn (934 m, Munro); Ruadh Stac Mor (919 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. The river crossings near Shenavall can be dangerous or impassable in spate.
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