Maol Cheann-dearg
Mountain Remote Scottish hill on the northwestern coast
Remote Scottish hill on the northwest coast climbed for steep granite slopes and expansive views over sea lochs; frequented by experienced hillwalkers and scramblers.
Maol Cheann-dearg is a mountain in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. It is classified as a Munro and reaches an elevation of about 933 metres.
The summit area offers hillwalking routes across open moor and heather; typical approaches involve long, remote ascents rather than developed trails. Terrain is steep in places and can be pathless, so navigation and hillcraft are required.
The peak was surveyed and mapped in the context of Scottish hill classification during the 20th century and appears in modern hillwalking guides as a distinct Munro. Over time it has remained a largely wild and uncultivated upland used for recreation and grazing.
The mountain sits in the remote highland landscape of northern Scotland, within walking distance of other high peaks in the same range. The nearest sizeable towns are several tens of kilometres away; access is by minor roads and then by foot across open ground.
How to Get to Maol Cheann-dearg #
Maol Cheann‑dearg is accessible from local roads in the Highlands or by coastal boat in fair weather. Directions vary by approach; traveling from larger towns requires careful local navigation and good weather planning.
Tips for Visiting Maol Cheann-dearg #
- Prepare for remote conditions-weather can change quickly and cell reception is patchy.
- Bring a map and compass; trails are unmarked in places and terrain is boggy.
- Check local boat schedules if approaching by sea-landing sites can be exposed to Atlantic swell.
Best Time to Visit Maol Cheann-dearg #
Summer months provide the safest and most pleasant access windows; shoulder seasons are more unpredictable.
Weather & Climate near Maol Cheann-dearg #
Maol Cheann-dearg's climate is classified as Subpolar Oceanic - Subpolar Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from -1°C to 15°C. Heavy rainfall (2673 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (312 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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February
February is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (210 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (259 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (142 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (136 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (150 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (173 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Heavy rain (255 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Heavy rain (292 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (312 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Heavy rain (307 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
