Beinn Eighe, Torridon, near Achnasheen, Scottish Highlands

Coire Mhic Fhearchair

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8.6

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Why it's Wildland

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A rocky mountain path follows a river into a vast glacial corrie, where the three towering faces of the Triple Buttress rise above Loch Coire Mhic Fhearchair.

The reward here is unusually concentrated: a strenuous approach through the Torridon mountains ends beneath the immense Triple Buttress, reflected in a dark corrie loch. This is a serious mountain walk rather than a casual stroll, and the rocky ground and changeable Highland weather deserve respect.

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The experience

Allow around 4.5–5 hours for the 8.8-mile out-and-back route, with 1,696 feet of reported elevation gain. Follow the path from Coire Dubh car park into the corrie and take time at the loch to look up at the three great buttresses. Rocky ground, steep sections and mountain weather make preparation essential.

Things to do

Walk the route into the corrie

Follow the out-and-back mountain path from Coire Dubh car park, beside the river and into the glacial corrie.

About 4.5–5 hours

Look up at the Triple Buttress

At the loch, take in the three towering rock buttresses enclosing the corrie.

Make a day of it

Quick escape · No reliable shorter duration supplied; this is a demanding mountain route.

Quick Escape: the approach path

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Start at Coire Dubh car park on the A896.
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Follow the path beside the river into the mountain landscape.
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Turn back when conditions, time or energy make it appropriate; the supplied sources do not establish a shorter circuit or endpoint.

Half day · About 4.5–5 hours

Make a half day of it: walk to the loch

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Begin at Coire Dubh car park on the A896.
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Follow the rocky path into the corrie, keeping to the established route.
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Reach Loch Coire Mhic Fhearchair and take in the Triple Buttress before retracing your steps.

Verified history

The supplied sources describe Coire Mhic Fhearchair as a glacial corrie on the western slopes of Beinn Eighe and place it within Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve. No further history is established by the supplied research.

When to go

· Not established by the supplied sources; check forecast and visibility before setting out.

The supplied sources do not establish a best season. Mountain weather and visibility can affect the experience; check conditions before visiting.

This is a mountain route with steep, rocky sections. The supplied sources mention low cloud and recommend sturdy boots; check current weather and conditions before setting out.

The route

ascent: 1,696 ft
surface: Rocky; steep sections reported
distance: 8.8 miles
duration: 4.5–5 hours
difficulty: Hard
route shape: Out and back
start point: Coire Dubh car park on the A896
parking start: Coire Dubh car park on the A896; facilities, capacity and charges not specified.

Path following the river into the corrie
Loch Coire Mhic Fhearchair
The Triple Buttress rising above the loch

What to look for

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The three towering faces of the Triple Buttress above Loch Coire Mhic Fhearchair
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the river beside the approach path
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and the glacial bowl of the corrie.

Best time to go

Check current mountain and weather conditions before visiting; no specific seasonal window is established by the supplied sources.

No best time of day is established by the supplied sources. Check the forecast and visibility before setting out.

How long to spend

Full day

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Route at a glance

Duration

Full day

Terrain

Hills, Remote countryside

Parking / start

Coire Dubh car park on the A896 is identified as the route start. Facilities, capacity and charges are not specified; check before visiting.

Before you go

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Address

HHV2+39, Torridon, Achnasheen IV22 2ET

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4.9 · 9 reviews

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Opening & access

A demanding out-and-back mountain walk to Loch Coire Mhic Fhearchair, starting from Coire Dubh car park on the A896. The route has steep and rocky sections; use sturdy boots and check conditions before setting out.

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Parking

Coire Dubh car park on the A896 is identified as the route start. Facilities, capacity and charges are not specified; check before visiting.

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Accessibility

Not suitable for assuming step-free access: the route is described as hard, steep in places and rocky. Check current conditions and route suitability before visiting.

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Cost

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Water

Loch