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A' Chailleach [Fannaich region]

is munro number One Hundred and Forty-Four

HeightGrid Ref.PronunciationMeaning
997 metresNH136714a chalyachThe old woman

Mountain Description for A' Chailleach [Fannaich region]

A' Chailleach [Fannaich region] is a munro in Scotand and is located in the area Loch Maree to Loch Broom as defined by SMC

(and lies in region known as The Fannaichs )

A' Chailleach [Fannaich region] lies on the west end of a long ridge which curves round the Nest of Fannaich. To the east of A' Chailleach [Fannaich region] the top A'Chailleach - Toman Coinich joins the munro Sgurr Breac creating the ridge sometimes known as the Western Fannaichs.

The mountain overlooks Loch a' Bhraoin, and from the loch it has a craggy appearance however on the whole the slopes are moderate with some steep areas.