Maoile Lunndaidh

Munro · Scottish Highlands

Maoile Lunndaidh

1,004.9 m · 3,297 ft

Maoile Lunndaidh

Munro · Scottish Highlands

Maoile Lunndaidh

1,004.9 m · 3,297 ft

Hill data: The Database of British and Irish Hills v18.6 (CC BY 4.0)Height1,004.9 m3,297 ft
Grid RefNH 135 458
OS Map430OS Explorer
RegionStrathfarrar & Monar

Maoile Lunndaidh is a broad, nearly level plateau at the head of Loch Monar, and its name is usually given as 'bare hill of the wet place', after its boggy lower slopes. Two big corries, Fuar Tholl Mòr and Toll a' Choin, cut into it, and the first holds several small lochans. The top has a large cairn, but a blade of rock 20 m away is fractionally higher. Hugh Munro chose this summit in 1891, though neighbouring Creag Toll a' Choin was listed instead from 1921 to 1981.

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Summit

Blade of rock 20 m south-west of large cairn

Rock & Ground

Mossy, stony summit plateau above very boggy lower slopes and steep corries.

Summit Weather

Our Route

Distance18.9 mi30.4 km
Ascent1,810 m5,940 ft
Time10h 25mwalking
Start & FinishThe Achnashellach Forest car park at CraigNH 0395 4934 · circular route
Directions

No path for 7.5 kmAbout 7.5 km of this route has no path on the map (longest stretch 5.4 km). Expect rough, pathless ground. You will need a map and compass and the skills to use them.

Also on this route: Sgurr a' Chaorachain, Sgurr Choinnich

Safety: Routes are a guide only. Carry a map and compass and know how to use them, check the weather before you go, and turn back if in doubt. You use this route at your own risk.

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