Maol Chean-dearg is a 933-metre (3,061 ft) Munro in Highland, Scotland. It lies in the Applecross to Achnasheen area. Its prominence, the drop to the col before higher ground, is 514 m. The summit is marked by a very large cairn. It is also on the Marilyn, Simm and High Hill of Britain lists.
| Height | 933 m / 3,061 ft |
|---|---|
| Prominence | 514 m |
| Classifications | Marilyn, Munro, Simm, High Hill of Britain |
| Region | Applecross to Achnasheen |
| County | Highland |
| Country | Scotland |
| OS grid reference | NG9240649911 |
| Latitude / longitude | 57.491697, -5.465549 |
| Summit feature | very large cairn |
Plan a walk up Maol Chean-dearg
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Hills near Maol Chean-dearg
Other listed hills within 7 km, for planning a multi-summit day.
| Hill | Height | List | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| An Ruadh-Stac | 890 m | Corbett | 1.9 km |
| Beinn na h-Eaglaise | 735 m | Graham | 2.9 km |
| Beinn Damh | 903 m | Corbett | 3.1 km |
| Sgorr Ruadh | 961 m | Munro | 3.5 km |
| Beinn Liath Mhor | 926 m | Munro | 4.5 km |
| Fuar Tholl | 907 m | Corbett | 5.2 km |
| Sgorr nan Lochan Uaine | 871 m | Corbett | 5.5 km |
| Sgurr a' Gharaidh | 732 m | Graham | 6.8 km |
See the full list of Munros, or read about every hill classification BaggedIt tracks.
Hill data from the Database of British and Irish Hills, licensed under CC BY 4.0.