Corbett · Fife & Perthshire
Sron a' Choire Chnapanaich (Sron a' Choire Chnapanich)
Sròn a' Choire Chnapanaich is the high point of the rolling moorland north of Glen Lyon, a 835m Corbett standing apart from the better-known Lawers Munros across the loch. The hill is essentially a long broad plateau with steep north-facing flanks plunging into Lochan Daimh — a man-made reservoir — and gentler grassy slopes to the south. The remoteness of Glen Lyon, often called Scotland's longest, gentlest and loneliest glen, makes the drive in part of the appeal.
Gaelic: “nose, of the, corrie, of the, corrie” · Pronunciation: strawn uh chor-a chnapanaich (sron uh chor-a chnapanich)
Quick facts
- Height
- 835m/ 2740ft
- Prominence
- 206 m
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 650 m
- Time
- 3–5 hrs
- Grid ref
- NN456452
- Parking
- NN463418
- Nearest city
- Fort William· 45km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
Height and prominence cross-checked against the Database of British and Irish Hills (CC BY).
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Standard route
estate track 25% · bog and heather 45% · plateau grass 20% · summit area 10%
Park near Pubil at the head of Glen Lyon (NN463418), where the public road ends below the Stuchd an Lochain dam. From the dam wall, follow the rough track south-east along the north shore of Lochan Daimh, climbing onto the broad south ridge of Sròn a' Choire Chnapanaich. The route gains the broad summit plateau gradually with no rocky difficulties. For the natural pairing, descend west and reclimb Stuchd an Lochain (Munro) on the same dam-side approach. Allow 5–6 hours for Sròn a' Choire Chnapanaich alone.
Terrain
Reservoir-side track for the first part — flat, easy. Off the track the going is heather and peat with peat hags in the upper bowl. The summit plateau is broad and featureless; a vague path runs to the cairn but is easy to lose. Drier underfoot than the western Corbetts thanks to the rain-shadow location.
In winter
A friendly winter Corbett — gentle gradients, no avalanche issues on the standard line, and reliable snow cover from January through March. The Glen Lyon road is long and can be slow in winter; check for snow gates beyond Bridge of Balgie. Cornices form on the north side above Lochan Daimh — give them a wide berth.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 43m
- Edinburgh2h 17m
OS maps: OS Landranger 51
Mobile signal: No signal at Pubil or on the hill — upper Glen Lyon is among the deepest interior glens in Scotland and remains a recognised blackspot
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:46
- Sunset
- 22:02
- Civil dawn
- 03:47
- Civil dusk
- 23:01
NOAA Solar Calculator · 13 July 2026
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Sron a' Choire Chnapanaich (Sron a' Choire Chnapanich) — common questions
- How difficult is Sron a' Choire Chnapanaich (Sron a' Choire Chnapanich)?
- Sron a' Choire Chnapanaich (Sron a' Choire Chnapanich) carries a 2/5 (moderate) grade on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Count on about 11km, 650m of ascent and a 3-5 hour day on the standard route. Ground conditions: Reservoir-side track for the first part — flat, easy.
- How much drop does Sron a' Choire Chnapanaich (Sron a' Choire Chnapanich) have?
- The drop is 206m: measured from the summit of Sron a' Choire Chnapanaich (Sron a' Choire Chnapanich) down to the saddle joining it to higher terrain.
- Where's the parking for Sron a' Choire Chnapanaich (Sron a' Choire Chnapanich)?
- Park at NN463418. Double-check the grid reference on an OS map first; informal laybys here fill early in high season.
- What's the best month to climb Sron a' Choire Chnapanaich (Sron a' Choire Chnapanich)?
- Aim for April, May, June, July, August, September, October on Sron a' Choire Chnapanaich (Sron a' Choire Chnapanich). In the remaining months treat it as a winter hill — full kit, solid navigation, and a look at the relevant SAIS avalanche forecast before you go.
- Can dogs go up Sron a' Choire Chnapanaich (Sron a' Choire Chnapanich)?
- Dogs are fine on a lead. The route passes livestock or ground-nesting bird habitat, so keep them close throughout.
- Will I get phone signal on Sron a' Choire Chnapanaich (Sron a' Choire Chnapanich)?
- No signal at Pubil or on the hill — upper Glen Lyon is among the deepest interior glens in Scotland and remains a recognised blackspot
- Is Sron a' Choire Chnapanaich (Sron a' Choire Chnapanich) safe in winter?
- A friendly winter Corbett — gentle gradients, no avalanche issues on the standard line, and reliable snow cover from January through March. The Glen Lyon road is long and can be slow in winter; check for snow gates beyond Bridge of Balgie. Cornices form on the north side above Lochan Daimh — give them a wide berth.
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