Meallan nan Uan and Sgurr a' Mhuilinn
2 Corbetts in Strathcarron, Achnashellach & Strathfarrar, climbed together from Dalnacroich.
- Distance
- 12.4 km
- Ascent
- 1020 m
- Time
- 4.5–6.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 879 m
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About this walk
Meallan nan Uan and Sgurr a' Mhuilinn is a hard 12.4 km circular walk with 1,020 m of ascent, taking 4.5 to 6.5 hours. It starts at Dalnacroich (grid reference NH 300 551). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Sgurr a' Mhuilinn at 879 m.
Meallan nan Uan and Sgurr a' Mhuilinn are Corbetts in Strathcarron, Achnashellach & Strathfarrar, close enough to climb together. The higher, Sgurr a' Mhuilinn, reaches 879 m (2,883 ft).
This route starts from Dalnacroich and crosses a lot of pathless hillside, so you'll need to navigate with a map and compass. It links the summits along the ridge between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From Dalnacroich, head across the hillside towards Meallan nan Uan.
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2
The summits
Climb Meallan nan Uan, then continue to Sgurr a' Mhuilinn.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
838 m
879 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Meallan nan Uan and Sgurr a' Mhuilinn take?
- Most walkers take 4.5–6.5 hours for the 12.4 km route, which has 1,020 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 Dalnacroich (grid reference NH 300 551). 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. Largely pathless hillside: rough, steep and boggy in places.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Sgurr a' Mhuilinn (879 m, Corbett); Meallan nan Uan (838 m, Corbett).
- 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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