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Sgurr a' Mhuilinn

Corbett
Quick Facts
This is the height of the mountain above sea level. However, on the climb, it is the ascent that matters, i.e. the sum of all the uphill parts of the route.
Altitude
879 m (2883 ft)

This is the standard notation used on Ordnance Survey Landranger maps.

Each reference consists of two letters identifying a 100,000 metre square block then three digits defining the Easting and finally the three digits defining the Northing with reference to the South West corner of the block.

NN166712 is the grid reference for the summit of Ben Nevis. Where you are given the map number ( For Ben Nevis = 41) it is acceptable to omit the two initial letters e.g. 166712. (Instructions on how to read the references are given on the OS maps).

Grid Ref.
NH26465574
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
54 of 222 Corbetts
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
1
Mountain names are usually in Gaelic, the native language of the Scottish Highlands, or have been derived from the old Scots and Norse languages. We give the most commonly accepted meaning, but accept that some of these are disputed.
Meaning
Peak of the mill
 

The UK is covered by 204 Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50,000 scale maps. Maps numbered 1 to 86 cover Scotland but for the highest mountains (Munros) only 23 maps are required. The name given roughly describes the area covered by the map.

OS Landranger Maps Required
  25   Glen Carron & Glen Affric
 

A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
Sgurr a'Mhuilinn and the smaller Meallan nan Uan (Corbett) are two peaks, 1.3km apart, separated by Coire a' Mhuilinn and are climbed together.

Sgurr a'Mhuilinn sits at the SE end of a broad ridge, the NW end of which is terminated by the twin conical peaks of Sgurr a' Ghlas Leathaid (844m) and Sgurr a' Choire-rainich (848m).

The normal ascent from Meallan nan Uan is on easy inclines. The slopes around the summit of Sgurr a'Mhuilinn are steeper with rocky outcrops, but a route can easily be navigated through them.

Hazards you may encounter on Sgurr a' Mhuilinn include
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Crags within 1km of summit.
 
General Considerations
 Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent.
 Wind usually increases with altitude.
 Visibility can change markedly with cloud level.
 River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day.
Picture Gallery for Sgurr a' Mhuilinn

Sgurr a' Mhuillin as seen on the approach from Strathconan.

© Chris Bowles
Image by Chris Bowles

Meallan nan Uan and Sgurr a' Mhuilinn from Creag Ruadh; 18th June 2010.

© Roger Vander Steen
Image by Roger Vander Steen

Looking across Loch Achanalt to Sgurr A' Mhuilinn

© Peter Burgess
Image by Peter Burgess

Looking down the south east ridge of Sgurr a' Mhuilinn to the peat bogs which we crossed on our ascent; 18th June 2010.

© Roger Vander Steen
Image by Roger Vander Steen
 

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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Sgurr a' Mhuilinn.

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  Routes that include Sgurr a' Mhuilinn
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 997 m 8.67 km 3.5 hrs Sgurr a' Mhuilinn and Meallan nan Uan  Short route on two compact hills with fairly steep slopes.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Sgurr a' Mhuilinn

  Baggers Gallery for Sgurr a' Mhuilinn

me at summit Sgurr a' Mhuilinn 16/09/2012

© John Donnelly
Image by John Donnelly

Looking across to Meallan nan Uan from the Summit of Sgurr a Mhuilinn 16/09/2012

© David Peden
Image by David Peden
 
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Graham Neish on 30 Sep 2023

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Meallan nan Uan and Sgurr a' Mhuilinn
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  Route Write-Ups
  Date Title Written by Including...
1 19 Jul 2010 Sgurr a’ Mhuilinn from Milton Roger Vander Steen Sgurr a' Mhuilinn and Meallan nan Uan
 
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