Maol Chean-dearg
4 classifications here — Marilyn, HuMP, Simm and Murdo — belong to lists OpenFell holds only part of, so they have no list page. See how far the coverage goes.
- Height
- 933 m · 3,061 ft
- Prominence
- 514 m
- Grid reference
- NG 92409 49899
- Coordinates
- 57.49170, -5.46555
- County / area
- Highland
- Region
- Applecross to Achnasheen
- OS Landranger
- 25
- OS Explorer
- 429
- Summit feature
- very large cairn
- Key col
- NG932508 (419 m)
Access rights here
Yes Right to roam: Statutory right of responsible access to most land and inland water.
Yes Wild camping: Wild camping is broadly lawful under the 2003 Act.
General position for Scotland — local byelaws, seasonal restrictions and closures can override it. Full details: access rights in Scotland · check another location.
Daylight at this summit today
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Computed astronomically for 57.492, -5.466. Plan your finish with the daylight safety planner.
Summit weather live
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Forecast adjusted to summit altitude. Weather data from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0).
Long-distance paths past this hill
One waymarked long-distance route runs within 2.5 km of the summit — useful if you are linking this hill into a longer walk, or want a made path for the approach.
| Route | Total length | From summit |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Wrath Trail (Bendronaig → Strathcarron → Kinlochewe) | 38 km | 1.4 km |
Route lines © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); distance from the summit computed by OpenFell.
Nearest listed peaks
| Peak | Height | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| An Ruadh-Stac | 890.4 m | 1.9 km |
| Beinn na h-Eaglaise | 735.1 m | 2.9 km |
| Beinn Damh | 902.4 m | 3.1 km |
| Sgorr Ruadh | 960.7 m | 3.5 km |
| Beinn Liath Mhor | 926 m | 4.5 km |
| Fuar Tholl | 907 m | 5.2 km |