Am Faochagach

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Am Faochagach
View south east from the summit of Cona' Mheall - geograph.org.uk - 488052.jpg
Am Faochagach as seen from Cona' Mheall
Highest point
Elevation 953 m (3,127 ft) [1]
Prominence 367 m (1,204 ft)
Listing Munro, Marilyn
Geography
Location Wester Ross, Scotland
Parent range Northwest Highlands
OS grid NH303793
Topo map OS Landranger 20

Am Faochagach (953 m) is a mountain in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. It is located in Wester Ross, north of the main road to Ullapool.

The Northwest Highlands are located in the northern third of Scotland that is separated from the Grampian Mountains by the Great Glen. The region comprises Wester Ross, Assynt, Sutherland and part of Caithness. The Caledonian Canal, which extends from Loch Linnhe in the south-west, via Loch Ness to the Moray Firth in the north-east splits this area from the rest of the country. The city of Inverness and the town of Fort William serve as gateways to the region from the south.

Wester Ross loosely defined area in the North West Highlands of Scotland

Wester Ross is an area of the Northwest Highlands of Scotland in the council area of Highland. The area is loosely defined, and has never been used as a formal administrative region in its own right, but is generally regarded as lying to the west of the main watershed of Ross, thus forming the western half of the county of Ross and Cromarty. The southwesternmost part of Ross and Cromarty, Lochalsh, is not considered part of Wester Ross by the local tourist organisation, Visit Wester Ross, but is included within the definition used for the Wester Ross Biosphere Reserve.

Ullapool village in Highland, Scotland

Ullapool is a village of around 1,500 inhabitants in Ross and Cromarty, Scottish Highlands, located around 45 miles (72 km) north-west of Inverness. Despite its small size it is the largest settlement for many miles around, and an important port and tourist destination. The North Atlantic Drift passes Ullapool, moderating the temperature. A few Cordyline australis are grown in the town and are often mistaken for palm trees.

A rounded peak, it is surrounded by moorland and bogs, and a river crossing, which makes the approach to the mountain difficult from the road. However, the ascent itself is simpler. [2]

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References

  1. "Am Faochagach". hill-bagging.co.uk. Retrieved 21 May 2019.
  2. "walkhighlands Am Faochagach". walkhighlands.co.uk. Retrieved 21 May 2019.

Coordinates: 57°46′21″N04°51′14″W / 57.77250°N 4.85389°W / 57.77250; -4.85389

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