Scotland
Sgurr a' Choire Ghlais
1084M
3555FT
About Sgurr a' Choire Ghlais
Standing as the preeminent peak of the four Strathfarrar Munros, this massive, green-sided mountain offers a sense of deep isolation. Its broad, high ridges connect a series of fine corries, providing a classic day of high-level traversing. The long approach through the private glen ensures a quiet, wild atmosphere at the summit.
Key Statistics
Rank
6th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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819m
Nearest Town
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Geology
You are walking on the Glenfinnan Group, where ancient layers of mud and sand have been compressed into the solid rock beneath your feet.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH258430
Latitude
57.4443°N
Longitude
4.9037°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Scottish Gaelic for 'Peak of the Grey Corrie', likely referring to the stony, scree-filled hollows that bite into its northern and eastern flanks.
- •Access is restricted by a locked gate at Struy; walkers must either time their visit with the seasonal opening hours of the private Strathfarrar road or face a long approach on foot or bicycle from the glen entrance.
- •From the summit, the view north across the Ross-shire wilderness is exceptional, looking directly toward the remote peaks of the Fannichs and the sharp silhouette of An Teallach on the horizon.
- •It serves as the central hub of a popular four-Munro circuit, linked by high, undulating cols to Sgurr na Ruaidhe to the east and Sgurr Fhuar-thuill to the west.
- •While the mountain is a Munro, the primary challenge is often the logistics of the Strathfarrar gatekeeper’s timetable, which has been known to turn many a leisurely descent into a desperate, clock-watching sprint.