Sgurr nan Coireachan

About Sgurr nan Coireachan

Situated at the head of Glenfinnan, this Munro offers a rugged ascent through some of the West Highlands' most dramatic scenery. Often paired with neighbour Sgurr Thuilm to create a classic mountain horseshoe, the summit provides a commandingly wild perspective over the 'Rough Bounds' of Knoydart and the long reach of Loch Shiel.

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• •The name derives from the Scottish Gaelic Sgùrr nan Coireachan, meaning 'Peak of the Corries'. This is an apt description for a mountain defined by the deep glacial hollows of Coire a’ Bhealaich and Coire Thuilm that carve into its steep southern and eastern flanks.
• •It is the western anchor of the celebrated Glenfinnan Horseshoe, a high-level circuit often considered one of the finest ridge walks in the Lochaber area. The route requires significant effort, involving nearly 1,400 metres of total ascent when combined with Sgùrr Thuilm.
• •From the summit cairn, the view northwards into the 'Rough Bounds' of Knoydart is exceptional, offering a clear sightline to the distinctive pointed pyramid of Sgùrr na Cìche and the remote reaches of Loch Nevis.
• •The standard approach through Glenfinnan follows the River Finnan, passing beneath the 21 arches of the famous concrete railway viaduct completed in 1901, and within sight of the monument where Bonnie Prince Charlie raised the Jacobite standard in 1745.
• •While the ridge provides excellent footing on firm rock and grass, the final return leg through the glen is a legendary test of waterproof footwear, featuring sections of peat bog that seem specifically designed to reclaim any boots not securely fastened.