Region: Fisherfield: The Great Wilderness
Height: 1,015m (3,330 ft)
Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair, “summit of the corrie of Farquhar’s son,” is the highest peak in the Fisherfield Forest—a sandstone and quartzite fortress deep within Scotland’s most remote terrain. Its layered flanks and radiating spurs form a sculptural centrepiece among the Fisherfield Big 6, often reached only by multi-day pilgrimage or bike-assisted approach. For campervan travellers, access begins at Corrie Hallie near Dundonnell, with wild parking and a long, reverent walk into the heart of the wilderness.
Trailhead and Parking
- Primary Access Point: Corrie Hallie (near Dundonnell)
- Location: A832, between Braemore Junction and Dundonnell
- Grid Reference: NH083843 (trailhead)
- Summit Grid Reference: NH052734
- Capacity: Limited; suitable for discreet daytime campervan access
- Facilities: None at the trailhead
- Charges: Free
- Overnight: Possible with discretion in designated laybys
Alternative Options
- Poolewe: Informal parking and access to the Carnmore route
- Kinlochewe: Campsite with full facilities, 45-minute drive southeast
- Wild Parking: Laybys along A832 and Loch Broom (check signage)
Route Overview
- Standard Ascent: From Corrie Hallie via Shenavall Bothy and Gleann na Muice
- Distance: ~44 km (full Fisherfield Big 6 circuit)
- Elevation Gain: ~2,905 metres
- Terrain: Rough stalkers’ paths, river crossings, quartzite slabs
- Time Estimate: 12–20 hours (single or multi-day)
Extensions:
- Most direct approach uses bike on track to Achnegie, then footpath into Gleann na Muice
- Summit often linked with Sgùrr Ban, Meall Garbh, and Sgùrr Dubh
Navigation Notes
- Summit built of white and grey quartzite blocks; scrambling is required on the eastern spur
- Three spurs radiate from the summit:
- North to Sgùrr Ban
- South to Meall Garbh
- East to Sgùrr Dubh
- Map and compass essential; GPS helpful for navigating slabs and spurs
- Route is remote and pathless in places—weather and visibility demand caution
Campervan Suitability
- Day Parking: Corrie Hallie layby allows informal access
- Overnight Options:
- Kinlochewe Campsite: Toilets, showers, electric hook-ups
- Wild parking possible in designated laybys
- Poolewe: Quiet overnighting with scenic views
- Facilities: None at the trailhead, pack with foresight
Fuel and Supplies
- Ullapool: Fuel station, supermarket, cafés
- Poolewe: Small shop and café
- Outdoor Gear: Available in Inverness or Ullapool
- Water Refill: Streams near Shenavall and Gleann na Muice, untreated
Legacy Log
- Name Origin: “Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair” means “summit of the corrie of Farquhar’s son”
- Summit Features: Quartzite blocks, sculptural spurs, mythic remoteness
- Known For: Highest in Fisherfield, multi-day circuits, and elemental solitude
- Popular With: Wilderness pilgrims, legacy stewards, and those seeking sacred immersion
Closing Notes
This is Munro Profile 112 in your campervan-access series. If you’ve bivvied at Shenavall, traced the quartzite slabs, or found a rhythm in the silence and stone, your reflections are welcome. Each insight helps shape the archive and supports fellow travellers.
Sources Used
These sites provide far more detailed and comprehensive overviews of the walks and Munros than I could hope to cover here: