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An Coileachan

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An Coileachan is the easternmost of the Fannichs, a steep-sided dome rising to the south of Loch Gorm. Whilst it is only a short distance from the track to Loch Fannich, the usual approach from the north is a long slog across the bogs.

 You have not climbed An Coileachan.

Region: Ullapool

Altitude: 923 metres

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Detailed route description and map

Sgurr Mor and the eastern Fannichs from the Dirrie Mor

Other routes and challenges

An alternative approach to the Fannichs is from the south, particularly if a bike is used as far as Fannich Lodge.

Many different combinations of summits can be done, such as including the '/ullapool/sgurrnanclachgeala.shtml'>Sgurr nan Clach Geala group for three more Munros, or even the ultimate epic challenge: the great traverse of all 9 Fannichs Munros.

Walker-friendly accommodation in the area

Ullapool Hotels

Ullapool B&B

Ullapool Cottages

Ullapool & Assynt Hostels

Panoramic summit view (click to open)



Munro book

Users' walk reports for An Coileachan

There are 2624 Walkhighlanders who have climbed An Coileachan. They have contributed 65 public walk reports including this summit. These are ordered below with the most popular ones first. The rightmost column shows how many summits were included in their report, which may help you to find the most relevant reports.

Title AuthorDate walked LikesHills
  24/06/2014  27 M4
  18/09/2015  18 M8
  14/04/2012  17 M2
  18/09/2014  14 M7
  16/07/2011  14 M9
  07/07/2014  13 M9
  05/08/2013  12 M7
  26/05/2018  10 M9
  13/09/2014  9 M4
  06/07/2019  8 M9
  21/07/2012  8 M9
  11/05/2018  7 M10
  04/05/2015  7 M4
  22/07/2018  6 M10
  10/07/2014  6 M7
  21/07/2012  5 M9
  09/08/2020  4 M2S5
  14/03/2014  4 M4C1
  10/04/2012  4 M9
  09/08/2020  3 M9
  05/06/2018  3 M7
  08/02/2014  3 M2
  22/04/2012  3 M4
  22/07/2011  3 M4
  16/06/2020  2 M4
  03/08/2019  2 M9
  25/05/2016  2 M4
  03/06/2013  2 M7
  19/05/2013  2 M9C1
  11/08/2012  2 M7
  31/08/2020  1 M9
  29/08/2020  1 M8
  19/08/2020  1 M4
  08/08/2019  1 M4
  14/03/2016  1 M4
  19/08/2015  1 M7
  07/08/2015  1 M4
  19/07/2015  1 M4
  21/04/2015  1 M4
  18/04/2015  1 M9
  31/12/2013  1 M2
  25/08/2013  1 M9
  13/07/2013  1 M9
  09/03/2013  1 M4
  17/02/2013  1 M4
  20/05/2011  1 M5C1
  03/12/1994  1 M4
  15/10/2020  0 M4
  24/08/2019  0 M9
  08/08/2015  0 M4
  08/08/2015  0 M4
  29/06/2015  0 M2
  24/04/2015  0 M2
  01/07/2014  0 M2S1
  17/06/2013  0 M10
  23/07/2012  0 M4
  17/03/2012  0 M4
  04/05/2011  0 M4
  23/04/2011  0 M7
  04/09/2010  0 M4
  04/09/2010  0 M4
  02/07/2010  0 M4
  30/05/2010  0 M4
  27/05/2009  0 M4
  10/08/1982  0 M7

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