Sgor Choinnich

About Sgor Choinnich

Perched above the dramatic trench of Loch Treig, Sgor Choinnich is the quintessential Lochaber Munro. While its neighbor Stob Coire Sgriodain often steals the limelight, this 'mossy peak' offers superior views of the Grey Corries and a ridge walk that feels significantly more heroic than its modest stature suggests.

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• •It overlooks the cavernous Loch Treig, which was significantly enlarged in the 1920s to provide water for the Lochaber aluminum smelter via a massive fifteen-mile tunnel.
• •The peak's name translates from Gaelic as 'Mossy Peak,' a rare instance of a mountain name being both geographically accurate and a subtle warning to those with weak ankles.
• •The summit offers a spectacular vantage point for observing the Grey Corries, a range of white quartzite peaks that look perpetually snow-capped even in high summer.
• •Navigating the connection to its sister peak in a typical Highland mist is a classic test of whether you trust your expensive compass or your own lying, deceitful eyes.
• •The approach from Fersit is a character-building exercise in bog-trotting, specifically designed to ensure your boots are waterlogged enough to make the final ascent feel like walking through treacle.