Beinn Tarsuinn and Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair, from Incheril

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Summary

This epic day walk combines two of the remotest Munros in Scotland. Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair is the highest mountain in the Fisherfield, a giant cone with much scree, whilst neighbour Beinn Tarsuinn has some stunning rock architecture. This approach from the south gives easy walking initially, becoming ever rougher; there is a faint path up from Lochan Fada to the bealach.

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Terrain

Good tracks initially, then rougher paths. Faint path up to col between peaks. Mostly grassy slopes on this side of Beinn Tarsuinn, more scree on Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair. For those using a mountain bike to shorten the approach, cycling is very easy to Heights of Kinlochewe, then a steeper track. More experienced MTB users may get close to Lochan Fada.

Public Transport

Kinlochewe is served by buses from Inverness; 1km walk to reach the start at Incheril.

Start

Car park at Incheril. Open in Google Maps.

Walk Statistics

Distance: 32km / 20 miles
Time: 12 - 13 hours
Ascent: 1370m (Profile)
Start Grid Ref: NH037623

Summits Climbed

Munro: Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair
Munro: Beinn Tarsuinn

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Stage 1

There is a car park at the end of the minor road in Incheril (near Kinlochewe). Leave the car park the way you drove in, then turn left to continue along the lane, with a footpath sign for Dundonnell. Pass in front of a final house and pass through a gate onto a track. Follow this alongside the pretty Abhainn Bruachaig river, passing a hydro building before reaching the Heights of Kinlochewe - scattered houses and estate buildings.

Stage 2

When the track forks head left up a good track that climbs up to enter Gleann na Muice. Descend to cross a bridge and climb again still on the track. At the 8km point continue ahead on a narrower path ignoring an ATV track heading steeply uphill to the right.

Stage 3

The path undulates with great views opening up of the mountains ahead. Pass a couple of small lochs - Loch Gleann na Muice and Loch an Sgeireach, before descending towards the southeast end of the much larger Lochan Fada. When the shore of the loch is reached, cross the burn on your right and then begin aiming north on the far side.

Stage 4

There is a faint path at first across the boggier ground; the path becomes a little clearer as height is gained. It diverges from the burn to the east and continues northwards, aiming just to the right of the ravine cut by the Allt na Creige Glaise. Continue up the east side of this ravine up into the coire above.

Stage 5

Continue up to the broad bealach between Meall Garbh and Beinn Tarsuinn. Now turn W, then NW up the open grassy slope towards Beinn Tarsuinn, joining the route of the Fisherfield 6 round. The mountain is quite undistinguished on this side, but that all changes when the summit cairn is reached.

Stage 6

There is a great view over the west ridge of the mountain, with its curious square tilted platform which sits astride the mountain and has been likened to a tennis court. Do not head this way, instead retracing your steps back down to the bealach below Meall Garbh.

Stage 7

Meall Garbh looks to be a formidable obstacle, but there is actually a bypass path on the left (N) side that leads across to the slightly higher bealach beyond. From here the ascent of Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair begins in earnest. At first this leads up a sandstone ridge, but the steepest upper section is on quartzite boulders that slow progress. The summit cairn - the highest in this area - is a truly spectacular viewpoint.

Stage 8

Retrace your steps back down to the bealach and along the bypass path around Meall Garbh to reach the lower bealach beyond. From here simply retrace the outward route for the many, many kilometres back to Kinlochewe. The superb views on the first half of the walk back are some recompense for all the effort and fatigue.

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