Sgurr a' Mhuilinn
Corbett peak above Strathconon
The heather-clad slopes of Sgurr a' Mhuilinn and its neighbours Sgurr a' Choire-rainich and Sgurr a' Ghlas Leathaid rise above the undulating ground between Strath Bran and Strathconon in the north-west highlands.Sgurr a' Mhuilinn
| Height | 878.8m |
| Prominence | 580m |
| Meaning | peak of the mill |
| Lists | Corbett, 54 |
| Location | Strathconon, Glen Carron to Glen Strathfarrar |
| Grid Ref | NH264557 |
| Lat/Lon | 57.55838, -4.90228 |
Driving along the A832 west of Dingwall, the summits of Sgurr a' Mhuilinn and its neighbour Sgurr a'Choire-rainich are the first significant hills viewed after turning west from Garve, rising from the vast moorland landscape of Strath Bran.
Although Meallan nan Uan can be approached from Strath Bran, with no paths over the vast moorlands, a hike from this direction can't really be recommended.
A more straightforward and shorter approach begins from the east by Strathanmore in Strathconon where faint paths lead up the hill's lower slopes and to Loch Coire a' Mhuilinn. A route to Sgurr a' Mhuilinn will most likely also include a hike up nearby Meallan nan Uan and faint paths can be found connecting these Corbetts.
Routes up Sgurr a' Mhuilinn
Strathconon Corbetts | |
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North of Strathfarrar and Monar, Strathconon stretches eastwards towards the Black Isle. Above where Strathconon twists from south-west to east is a fine group of hills encircling the hidden loch of Coire Mhuilinn. Peaks : 2 Corbetts
Ascent : 1300m (4270ft) Distance : 15km (9m) Time : 5:55hr |
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