Record SL-435261 · Wikidata Q3396253 · DOBIH 1014
A' Mhaighdean
Munro
HuMP
Simm
TuMP
Marilyn
Elevation
966
m
3,169 ft
Prominence
443 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
57.7197° N,
5.3467° W
Grid ref
NH007749
Description
WikipediaA' Mhaighdean is one of the least accessible of the munros in northern Scotland. It is 8 miles (13 km) north of Kinlochewe but most easily accessible from Poolewe, taking a private road South East (pedestrian & bicycle access only) to Kernsary. A good track then leads to the causeway between the Fionn Loch and Dubh Loch. Follow the path eastwards to about the 1,000 feet (300 m) level and cross the Allt Bruthach an Esain to gain the North West ridge of the mountain. The mountain is composed of gneiss, the summit presenting the highest elevation of the Lewisian. Part of the North West ridge is capped by Torridonian sandstone.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beinn Gorm Loch Mor | 507 m | SW 243° | 1.0 km |
| Ruadh Stac Mor | 919 m | NE 53° | 1.3 km |
| Carnan Ban | 646 m | NW 330° | 1.8 km |
| Beinn Tharsuinn Chaol | 566 m | W 253° | 1.9 km |
| Meallan nan Gobhar | 589 m | S 159° | 2.0 km |
| Sgurr Dubh | 736 m | SW 219° | 2.9 km |
Routes of ascent
| Route | Network | Distance | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Letterewe Wilderness Trail | lwn | 76.0 km | — |