Fells/Sgurr a' Choire Riabhaich
Scotland
Sgurr a' Choire Riabhaich
852M
2795FT
Rank
90th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Nearest Town
Glenfinnan
About Sgurr a' Choire Riabhaich
Situated on the high, undulating ridge north of Glenfinnan, this summit serves as a rugged link between the Munros of Sgùrr nan Coireachan and Sgùrr Thuilm. It possesses a characteristically rocky West Highland temperament, offering a sense of deep isolation with views stretching over the wild waters of Loch Arkaig.
Key Statistics
Rank
90th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Nearest Town
Glenfinnan
Prominence
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49m
Geology
You are walking over striped layers of ancient mudstone and sandstone, occasionally crossed by veins of fine-grained volcanic rock.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for 'Peak of the Brindled Corrie,' describing the mottled or dappled pattern of scree and vegetation on its steep eastern slopes.
- •It is a key waypoint on the Glenfinnan Horseshoe, a strenuous high-level circuit that begins near the famous railway viaduct and traverses the ridgeline.
- •The summit provides an exceptional perspective of the 'Rough Bounds of Knoydart' to the northwest and the massive western face of Ben Nevis to the east.
- •Despite its impressive height and rocky character, many walkers treat it merely as a steep obstacle to be cleared while rushing between the more famous neighbouring Munros.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM907871
Latitude
56.9277°N
Longitude
5.4411°W