One of Liathach’s two Munro summits, hikes to Mullach an Rathain take you high above Loch Torridon on one of the greatest mountain massifs in the UK. Known as ‘the Grey One’, due to the Cambrian quartzite that tops its awesomely sheer, layered sandstone flanks, Liathach is an ancient giant that boasts some of the finest hillwalking you will find anywhere.

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Location: Torridon And Kinlochewe, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. View of the Loch – Mullach an Rathain (Liathach) loop from Torridon

8.12km

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950m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Adventurer Nic

March 21, 2020

Mullach an Rathain is one of two Munro summits on Liathach. The two Munros are separated by a fine ridge, offering great grade two scrambling. Mullach an Rathain's summit is 3,359 feet (1,023 m) high, slightly smaller than its neighbour at the other end of the ridge.

Ian Baines

August 13, 2024

Mullach an Rathain is the slightly lower of the two Munro summits of Liathach, the wonderful Torridon giant. It is usually the second to be climbed as most walkers traverse Liathach from east to west.
Reaching Mullach an Rathain is usually a massive relief and sense of achievement, having crossed the airy exposed Grade II scramble of the Am Fasarinen pinnacles. Although bypassing the most difficult parts of the ridge with a bypass path on the south side is possible in places, that path is still very exposed and many prefer the pinnacles themselves.
Reachiing Mullach an Rathain having crossed Am Fasarinen in winter with Liathach in full winter conditions is a huge achievement but should only be attempted by those fully experienced and equipped for Scottish winter mountaineering.

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1. View of the Loch – Mullach an Rathain (Liathach) loop from Torridon

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