Sgurr Choinnich [Sgurr Choinich]

Sitting across the Corran Ferry from Fort William, this rugged Ardgour Graham offers a wilderness experience away from the Ben Nevis crowds. Its rocky slopes rise steeply between Glen Scaddle and Glen Gour, rewarding those who tackle its pathless terrain with expansive views across Loch Linnhe to the Mamores.

• •The name Sgùrr Choinnich translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Kenneth’s Peak', though in many Highland contexts, the word can also refer to mossy ground.
• •Most walkers approach from the north via the long trek through Glen Scaddle, a remote glen known for its resident herd of red deer and fragments of ancient birch woodland.
• •The summit provides a distinct perspective on the Ben Nevis massif, showing the full scale of the mountain's western flanks rising directly from the sea-level waters of Loch Linnhe.
• •It is frequently climbed alongside its neighbour, Sgùrr nan Cnaimhean, as part of a demanding circuit that highlights the rough, pathless character of the Ardgour hills.
• •The local Ardgour gneiss is famously grippy for scrambling when dry, but the region’s reputation for relentless rainfall ensures you will rarely get the chance to verify this.