Sgurr Coire nan Gobhar

About Sgurr Coire nan Gobhar

Rising sharply above the dramatic eastern corries of Beinn Bhàn, this rugged summit provides an exceptional perspective on one of Scotland’s most impressive sandstone massifs. It is a place of steep, terraced rock and sudden drops, offering a quieter alternative to the main plateau with commanding views across the Inner Sound.

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• •The name is Gaelic in origin, with 'Sgùrr Coire nan Gobhar' translating as the 'Peak of the Corrie of the Goats', suggesting these inaccessible crags were once a haven for feral or domestic goats.
• •The hill is composed of ancient Torridonian sandstone, which forms a 'giant’s staircase' of level, grassy terraces separated by short, steep bands of dark, weathered rock.
• •From the summit, walkers earn a spectacular view directly into the depths of Coire na Poite, looking across at the famous Triple Buttresses which are among the most celebrated climbing cliffs in the Highlands.
• •While it is classified as a Tump, it is most frequently climbed as part of a high-level horseshoe walk around the rim of the Beinn Bhàn corries, starting from the high point of the Bealach na Bà road.
• •While the name promises goats, you are statistically more likely to encounter a Munro-bagger who has paused here to double-check their map after realising the true summit of the massif is still a significant climb away.