Sgorr a' Choise

Tucked quietly behind the better-known Pap of Glencoe, this rugged Graham offers a steeper, more solitary alternative to the famous peaks nearby. The ascent from Ballachulish navigates rocky outcrops and pathless grass, rewarding walkers with an exceptional, unobstructed view down the silver length of Loch Linnhe.

• •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Peak of the Hollow,' likely referring to its position overlooking the deep, wooded recess of Gleann an Fhiodh.
• •Though often eclipsed by the adjacent Sgòrr Dhònuill, it offers arguably the best vantage point for admiring the sharp, conical profile of the Pap of Glencoe across the glen.
• •The lower slopes overlook the historic Ballachulish slate quarries, where distinctive blue-grey stone was extracted for two centuries to roof houses across Scotland and beyond.
• •To the north, the summit views are dominated by the Mamores and the jagged silhouette of the Aonach Eagach ridge, providing a clear perspective of the ridge’s intimidating topography.
• •It is the sort of hill that reminds you that path-finding is a disappearing art, especially when the bracken on the lower slopes reaches shoulder height in mid-summer.