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
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 650 m
- Time
- 3–5 hrs
- Grid ref
- NN456452
- Parking
- NN463418
- Nearest city
- Fort William
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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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
- 04:37
- Sunset
- 21:54
- Civil dawn
- 03:38
- Civil dusk
- 22:53
NOAA Solar Calculator · 31 May 2026
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Sron a' Choire Chnapanaich (Sron a' Choire Chnapanich) — common questions
- How hard is Sron a' Choire Chnapanaich (Sron a' Choire Chnapanich)?
- Sron a' Choire Chnapanaich (Sron a' Choire Chnapanich) is rated 2/5 (moderate) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 11km with 650m of ascent and takes most walkers 3-5 hours. Terrain: Reservoir-side track for the first part — flat, easy.
- Where do I park for Sron a' Choire Chnapanaich (Sron a' Choire Chnapanich)?
- Standard parking is at NN463418 near Fort William. Check the parking grid reference on an OS map before travel; informal laybys can fill on summer weekends.
- When is the best time to climb Sron a' Choire Chnapanaich (Sron a' Choire Chnapanich)?
- The standard good-weather months for Sron a' Choire Chnapanaich (Sron a' Choire Chnapanich) are April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Outside those months, expect winter conditions on the high ground — full mountain kit, navigation skills, and a check of the SAIS avalanche forecast for the relevant region.
- Can I bring my dog up Sron a' Choire Chnapanaich (Sron a' Choire Chnapanich)?
- Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.
- Is there mobile 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.