Scotland
Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe
913M
2996FT
About Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe
Tucked deep into the wild Knoydart peninsula, this formidable Corbett misses Munro status by a mere four feet. It offers a truly remote experience, typically reached via long stalkers' paths from Barrisdale. Its narrow summit ridge provides an exceptional, hard-earned vantage point over the sea lochs and the jagged skyline of Skye.
Key Statistics
Rank
48th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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390m
Nearest Town
Kyle of Lochalsh
Geology
You are hiking across tough layers of hardened sandstone and clay-rich rocks. These compressed minerals form the rugged slopes and durable ridges beneath your feet.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG895015
Latitude
57.0563°N
Longitude
5.4728°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for 'Peak of the Corrie of the Birch Trees'. This refers to the Coire Bheithe on its western flank, where birch wood traditionally thrived in the sheltered hollows away from the harsh Atlantic winds.
- •Standing at 2,996 feet, it is one of the most significant 'near-misses' in the Highlands. It falls short of the 3,000-foot Munro threshold by less than the height of a standard garden fence.
- •The summit offers a spectacular, vertiginous view straight down into the dark waters of Loch Nevis, framed by the neighbouring Munros of Luinne Bheinn and Meall Buidhe.
- •Because it sits in the heart of the 'Rough Bounds', the hill is most often climbed as part of a multi-day trip involving a stay at the remote Barrisdale bothy or a ferry journey to Inverie.
- •It is the perfect choice for the antisocial walker; while the crowds often flock to the nearby Munros, you can enjoy one of the best views of the Black Cuillin of Skye in near-certain solitude.