Seana Bhràigh facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Seana Bhràigh |
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Seana Bhràigh from the south with Cadha Dearg in the foreground and Creag an Duine at centre. The summit is at left.
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 927 m (3,041 ft) |
| Listing | Munro, Marilyn |
| Naming | |
| English translation | old upper part |
| Language of name | Gaelic |
| Pronunciation | English approximation: shen-Ə-vry |
| Geography | |
| Location | Ross and Cromarty, Scotland |
| Parent range | Northwest Highlands |
| OS grid | NH282878 |
Seana Bhràigh is a tall mountain located east of Ullapool in the Scottish Highlands of Scotland. Its name comes from the Gaelic words meaning "old upper part." It stands at 927 meters (3,041 feet) high, making it a Munro, which is a Scottish mountain over 3,000 feet.
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Getting to Seana Bhràigh
Reaching the top of Seana Bhràigh is a real adventure! The main way to get there starts from the A835 road. You walk through the beautiful Lael Forest. Then, you cross a ridge called Coire an Lochain Sgeirich. This ridge is at the very top of Gleann a' Mhadaidh.
The Journey to the Summit
After the ridge, you will walk across some wet, open land. You need to keep the cliffs of Cadha Dearg to your north side. The total walk to the top is about 13.5 kilometers (8.4 miles). For most hikers, it takes almost 5 hours to reach the summit. This long walk makes Seana Bhràigh one of the more challenging Scottish mountains to get to. Another mountain, A' Mhaighdean, is also known for being hard to reach.
Winter Adventures
In winter, when there is snow, you can even ski up Seana Bhràigh! Skiing down from the top to Strath Mulzie is said to be a "superb" experience. It offers a thrilling ride for those who love winter sports.
Exploring the Mountain's Features
Seana Bhràigh is the highest point on a large, flat area called the upper Strath Mulzie plateau. This mountain has several ridges and impressive cliffs, especially on its north and east sides.
Nearby Peaks and Lochs
There are other smaller peaks close to the main summit. One is about 906 meters (2,972 feet) high to the southeast. Another is called The Sgurr at Creag an Duine, which is 905 meters (2,969 feet) tall. This peak is surrounded by very steep cliffs.
You will also find two beautiful lochs (lakes) near Seana Bhràigh. Loch Luchd Coire sits just below the main summit ridge. A larger loch, Loch a' Choire Mhoir, is found at a lower elevation at the start of Strath Mulzie.
Rocks and Climbing
The rocks of Seana Bhràigh are made of something called schist. Schist is a type of rock that has been changed by heat and pressure deep underground. While the cliffs look impressive, climbing them in summer is not ideal because the rock is broken and has plants growing on it. However, in winter, when the cliffs are covered in ice and snow, they offer great opportunities for ice climbing. People first started climbing these winter routes between 1962 and 1965.
