Scotland
Sgurr Coire Choinnichean
796M
2612FT
About Sgurr Coire Choinnichean
Rising steeply above the remote settlement of Inverie, this rugged Corbett defines the skyline of the Knoydart peninsula. The ascent is a direct, sea-to-summit challenge over grassy slopes and rocky outcrops, rewarded by a narrow ridge with stunning views across Loch Nevis toward the jagged peaks of Rum and Eigg.
Key Statistics
Rank
121st Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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304m
Nearest Town
Kyle of Lochalsh
Geology
You are walking on the Morar Schists, a foundation of mud and sand compressed into the shimmering, layered rocks beneath your boots.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG790010
Latitude
57.0469°N
Longitude
5.6451°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Sgùrr Coire Choinnichean', meaning 'Peak of the Mossy Corrie', a reference to the damp, green-cloaked hanging valley on its northern side.
- •Unlike many Scottish peaks where the walk starts at a high-altitude car park, this ascent usually begins at sea level in Inverie, requiring the full 796-metre climb in a single, sustained effort.
- •From the summit, the view west is exceptional, looking directly over the waters of Loch Nevis to the distinctive profiles of the Small Isles—Rum, Eigg, and Muck—and the southern tip of Skye.
- •To the north, the hill provides a perfect vantage point to study the complex, craggy ridges of its neighbor Ladhar Bheinn, which is widely considered the most impressive mountain in the Knoydart wilderness.
- •The hill is famously the first peak many visitors tackle upon arriving in Knoydart, primarily because the trailhead is conveniently located just a few hundred metres from the local pub.