OS grid NH282878 Prominence 251 m | Elevation 927 m Listing Munro, Marilyn | |
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Translation old upper part (Gaelic) Pronunciation English approx: Sean-a vray Location Ross and Cromarty, Scotland Similar Beinn Dearg, Conival, Ben Klibreck, Meall a' Chrasgaidh, Ben More Assynt | ||
Seana Bhràigh is a mountain east of Ullapool, in the Highlands of Scotland.
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Map of Seana Bhraigh, Garve, UK
Ascent
The main approach is from the A835 road through the Lael Forest then over the Coire an Lochain Sgeirich ridge at the head of Gleann a' Mhadaidh. The base of the hill is then reached across pathless boggy terrain, keeping the cliffs of Cadha Dearg to the north. The distance to the summit is 13.5 kilometres (8.4 mi) and will take the average hill climber just under 5 hours to reach. This makes Seana Bhràigh one of the two most inaccessible Scottish hills, along with A' Mhaighdean, north of Kinlochewe. A ski approach is possible in winter, providing a "superb" run from the summit to Strath Mulzie.
Geography and geology
Seana Bhràigh is the highest point of the upper Strath Mulzie plateau. There are several ridges along north and east facing crags with subsidiary peaks of 906 metres (2,972 ft) to the south east of the main summit and of 905 metres (2,969 ft) – The Sgurr at Creag an Duine, which is surrounded by steep crags.
Loch Luchd Coire lies below the summit ridge and the larger Loch a' Choire Mhoir at lower elevation at the head of Strath Mulzie.
Although the cliffs are impressive the summer rock climbing potential is poor. The rock is schist and the crags are broken and vegetated. The potential is greater in winter and routes were pioneered from 1962–65.