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A' Mhaighdean
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View of A' Mhaighdean from Slioch
Highest point
Elevation 967 m (3,173 ft)
Prominence 442 m (1,450 ft)
Listing Munro, Marilyn
Naming
English translation the maiden
Language of name Gaelic
Geography
A' Mhaighdean is located in Highland
A' Mhaighdean
A' Mhaighdean
Location in Highland
Parent range Northwest Highlands
OS grid NH007749

A' Mhaighdean is one of the least accessible of the munros in northern Scotland. It is 8 miles (13 km) north of Kinlochewe but most easily accessible from Poolewe, taking a private road South East (pedestrian & bicycle access only) to Kernsary. A good track then leads to the causeway between the Fionn Loch and Dubh Loch. Follow the path eastwards to about the 1,000 feet (300 m) level and cross the Allt Bruthach an Esain to gain the North West ridge of the mountain.

The mountain is composed of gneiss, the summit presenting the highest elevation of the Lewisian. Part of the North West ridge is capped by Torridonian sandstone.

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