Record SL-435288 · Wikidata Q24659059 · DOBIH 1043
A' Chailleach
Munro
HuMP
Simm
TuMP
Marilyn
Elevation
999
m
3,276 ft
Prominence
183 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
57.6938° N,
5.1287° W
Grid ref
NH136714
Description
WikipediaA' Chailleach (Scottish Gaelic for 'the old woman or Cailleach') is a mountain in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. It lies in the Fannichs of Wester Ross. It is a Munro with a height of 997 metres (3,271 ft). The most westerly of the Fannichs, it offers superb views of the Fisherfield Forest and An Teallach from its summit. It is usually climbed in conjunction with Sgurr Breac. The nearest village is Kinlochewe to the southwest.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toman Coinnich | 937 m | E 89° | 1.2 km |
| Sgurr Breac | 1,000 m | E 95° | 2.2 km |
| An Sguman | 739 m | S 171° | 2.3 km |
| Meallan Chuaich | 698 m | SW 230° | 2.6 km |
| Groban | 749 m | W 259° | 3.7 km |
| Meall na Doire na Saobhaidhe | 566 m | N 340° | 4.6 km |