Maol Chean-dearg from Coulags
Past Coire Fionnaraich bothy to a bald sandstone summit with views over the Coulin forest.
- Distance
- 15.6 km
- Ascent
- 950 m
- Time
- 5–7 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 933 m
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About this walk
Maol Chean-dearg from Coulags is a hard 15.6 km out-and-back walk with 950 m of ascent, taking 5 to 7 hours. It starts at Coulags, A890 (grid reference NG 959 452). It climbs Maol Chean-dearg (933 m), a Munro.
From Coulags on the A890, a good path follows the Fionn-abhainn up Coire Fionnaraich, past the bothy and a stone said to mark an old coffin route.
From the bealach, a steep, bouldery climb leads to the bald summit.
Route
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1
Coire Fionnaraich
Follow the path north up the glen past the bothy.
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2
The summit
From the bealach, climb the steep slopes to the top. Retrace your steps to the start.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Maol Chean-dearg from Coulags take?
- Most walkers take 5–7 hours for the 15.6 km route, which has 950 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 Coulags, A890 (grid reference NG 959 452). Parking area by the A890 near the bridge.
- 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. Good glen path; steep, bouldery slopes.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Maol Chean-dearg (933 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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