The Mullardoch Munros
Four remote Munros along the north side of Loch Mullardoch: one of the toughest days in the Highlands.
- Distance
- 28.9 km
- Ascent
- 2460 m
- Time
- 11–15 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 1152 m
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About this walk
The Mullardoch Munros is a hard 28.9 km out-and-back walk with 2,460 m of ascent, taking 11 to 15 hours. It starts at Loch Mullardoch dam, Glen Cannich (grid reference NH 221 315). It climbs 4 listed hills, the highest Sgurr na Lapaich at 1,152 m.
Carn nan Gobhar, Sgùrr na Lapaich, An Riabhachan and An Socach form a long, high ridge above Loch Mullardoch. From the dam, the route climbs Carn nan Gobhar and follows the ridge west.
Sgùrr na Lapaich is the finest of the four. The return from An Socach is very long; in summer, a boat service on the loch can shorten the day. 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
Carn nan Gobhar
Climb from the dam to Carn nan Gobhar.
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2
Sgùrr na Lapaich and An Riabhachan
Follow the ridge to Sgùrr na Lapaich and on to An Riabhachan.
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3
An Socach and back
Continue to An Socach, then make the long return to the dam.
Summits
992 m
1152 m
1128 m
1070 m
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does The Mullardoch Munros take?
- Most walkers take 11–15 hours for the 28.9 km route, which has 2,460 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 Loch Mullardoch dam, Glen Cannich (grid reference NH 221 315). Parking near the dam at the end of the Glen Cannich road.
- 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. Rough lochside path; long, high ridges; pathless in places.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Sgurr na Lapaich (1152 m, Munro); An Riabhachan (1128 m, Munro); An Socach (1070 m, Munro); Carn nan Gobhar (992 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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