Munro · North-West Highlands
Seana Bhraigh
Seana Bhraigh (926m) — "old upland" — is one of the most remote Munros in Scotland, hidden deep in the trackless country between Loch Broom and Strath Oykel. The summit sits at the very lip of Luchd Choire, an immense north-facing crag-bound corrie that drops 400m to the lochan below. The grassy summit and modest height belie one of the most committing approaches of any Munro.
Quick facts
- Height
- 926m/ 3038ft
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 815 m
- Time
- 6–9 hrs
- Grid ref
- NH281878
- Parking
- NH183852
- Nearest
- Ullapool· Inverness 57km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
Remote glen track 50% · Open moorland 35% · Corrie rim / summit 15%
The shortest start is Inverlael at the south end of Loch Broom — a 12km approach via the forestry track and Allt Gleann a' Mhadaidh. Climb out onto the broad plateau west of Meall nam Bradhan and follow vague paths north-east across rolling moor to the cliff edge. The summit windshelter sits at the very brink — disoriented arrival in cloud is a real risk. Around 28km return with 1100m of ascent.
Terrain
Inverlael forestry track is firm landrover until the trees thin. Beyond, the ground becomes featureless peat hag and tussock grass with vague intermittent path. The summit plateau is short turf cropped by deer; the cairn and shelter are perched right at the cornice edge of Luchd Choire — give the rim wide berth in poor visibility.
In winter
The remoteness becomes the dominant hazard in winter. Cornices on the Luchd Choire rim can extend 5m and have given fatal accidents to walkers approaching the cairn in cloud. SAIS Northern Highlands covers the region. The Inverlael track holds snow late; daylight drops below 7 hours in December and there is no escape if conditions deteriorate mid-plateau.
This hill is in the Torridon SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow4h 19m
- Edinburgh5h 31m
OS maps: OS Landranger 20
Mobile signal: No signal whatsoever. One of the most remote Munros north of the Great Glen. Download maps before leaving Ullapool — no coverage for the entire approach.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:22
- Sunset
- 22:15
- Civil dawn
- 03:12
- Civil dusk
- 23:25
NOAA Solar Calculator · 7 June 2026
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Seana Bhraigh — common questions
- How hard is Seana Bhraigh?
- Seana Bhraigh is rated 5/5 (very challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 16km with 815m of ascent and takes most walkers 6-9 hours. Terrain: Inverlael forestry track is firm landrover until the trees thin.
- Where do I park for Seana Bhraigh?
- Standard parking is at NH183852 near Ullapool. Check the parking grid reference on an OS map before travel; informal laybys can fill on summer weekends.
- When is the best time to climb Seana Bhraigh?
- The standard good-weather months for Seana Bhraigh are May, June, July, August, September. Outside those months, expect winter conditions on the high ground — full mountain kit, navigation skills, and a check of the SAIS avalanche forecast for the relevant region.
- Can I bring my dog up Seana Bhraigh?
- Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.
- Is there mobile signal on Seana Bhraigh?
- No signal whatsoever. One of the most remote Munros north of the Great Glen. Download maps before leaving Ullapool — no coverage for the entire approach.
- Is Seana Bhraigh safe in winter?
- The remoteness becomes the dominant hazard in winter. Cornices on the Luchd Choire rim can extend 5m and have given fatal accidents to walkers approaching the cairn in cloud. SAIS Northern Highlands covers the region. The Inverlael track holds snow late; daylight drops below 7 hours in December and there is no escape if conditions deteriorate mid-plateau.
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