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Spidean Mialach is a wonderful Munro that, along with the higher Gleouraich, forms a corrie bitten and steep massif that runs from the western end of Loch Loyne to the eastern end of Loch Quoich. It’s a remote feeling mountain, accessed by a stunning road that runs from Loch Garry to its termination at Kinloch Hourn. If you can’t find accommodation nearby, Invergarry or the legendary Cluanie Inn are your best bets.
Stalkers’ paths give good access to Spidean Mialach and Gleouraich, which are often bagged together. This is usually achieved by starting from the road along the north shore of Loch Quoich and ascending Gleouraich’s south ridge. The traverse between the two peaks is excellent, with the prospect of their dramatic north facing corries enough to make the heart soar. A direct ascent to Spidean Mialach via the often boggy Coire Mheil, passing Loch Fearna and ascending the obvious spur, is suitable for experienced hillwalkers.
From Spidean Mialach’s dramatically perched summit, the vista is dominated by the famous ridges above Glen Shiel to the north, while to the west are the magical and remote mountains that characterise the rough bounds of Knoydart.
Spidean Mialach is a 3,268-foot (996 m) Munro in the Scottish Highlands. It's commonly climbed alongside Gleouraich from the shores of Loch Quoich. The summit is marked by a wind shelter.
April 8, 2020
While the rest of the walk is on solid grassy ground and even good quality stalker trails, the way up (or down) can be surprisingly boggy.... The views are gorgeous though and you may want to plan in a bit of time to savour them.
August 14, 2022
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