Scotland
Sgurr nan Coireachan
956M
3137FT
About Sgurr nan Coireachan
Rising steeply north of Glenfinnan, this rugged Munro forms the western anchor of a classic high-level horseshoe. Its sharp, rocky profile offers exhilarating ridge walking and expansive views over the rough bounds of Knoydart. The transition from the wooded glen to the shattered stone of the summit makes for a demanding but rewarding day.
Key Statistics
Rank
27th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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231.8
Nearest Town
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Geology
You are walking over a rugged mix of hard, sandy rocks and layered, clay-based stones. These formations create the mountain’s distinctive and beautifully striped character.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM902880
Latitude
56.9357°N
Longitude
5.4486°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, translating as 'Peak of the Corries,' a fitting description for a mountain defined by the deep, glaciated bowls carved into its northern and eastern flanks.
- •This Munro is most frequently climbed as part of the Glenfinnan Horseshoe, a strenuous circuit that links it to its neighbour, Sgùrr Thuilm, via a high, narrow connecting ridge.
- •From the summit, you can look directly down the length of Loch Shiel toward the Jacobite monument, while the jagged, unmistakable profile of Sgùrr na Cìche dominates the northern horizon in Knoydart.
- •The approach walk follows the River Finnan and passes directly beneath the 21 arches of the Glenfinnan Viaduct, an iconic piece of Victorian engineering built by 'Concrete Bob' McAlpine.
- •While thousands of tourists gather daily at the viaduct to wait for steam trains, very few venture into the upper glen, leaving the steep, pathless ascent of the Munro to those seeking genuine solitude.