What difficulty is Sgor Gaibhre?

On the OutdoorSCOT scale, Sgor Gaibhre comes in at 4/5 — challenging. Expect roughly 19km and 1100m of ascent on the usual route — 5-8 hours for most parties. Terrain: The Loch Ossian shore path follows firm landrover surface along the lochside.

How prominent is Sgor Gaibhre?

Sgor Gaibhre has 300m of topographic prominence — the height of its summit above the highest col connecting it to higher ground.

Where should I park to climb Sgor Gaibhre?

Standard parking is at NN356664. Check the parking grid reference on an OS map before travel; informal laybys can fill on summer weekends.

When should I climb Sgor Gaibhre?

The standard good-weather months for Sgor Gaibhre are 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 Sgor Gaibhre?

On a lead only — the route crosses ground with livestock or nesting-bird interest.

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Munro · Central Highlands

Sgor Gaibhre

Sgòr Gaibhre (955m) — "peak of the goats" — is one of the two Corrour Munros, paired with Càrn Dearg above the south side of Loch Ossian. The hill stands in genuinely remote country between the Ben Alder forest and the Rannoch Moor wilderness, reached most evocatively by ScotRail train to Corrour — one of Britain's most isolated halts. The summit gives commanding views across the Moor and into Ben Alder country.

Quick facts

Height: 954.7m/ 3132ft
Prominence: 300 m
Distance: ~19 km
Ascent: ~1100 m
Time: 5–8 hrs
Difficulty: 4 / 5Serious
Grid ref: NN444674
Parking: NN356664
Nearest city: Fort William· 34km
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

Loch Ossian track 25% · Open hillside 45% · Summit plateau 30%

19km · 1100m ascent · 5.6 hrs

Catch the ScotRail West Highland Line service to Corrour Station (limited timetable). From the station walk east along the Loch Ossian shore, then south up the Allt Eigheach into the high country. Climb the broad north ridge of Sgòr Gaibhre directly to the summit, then continue north to Càrn Dearg for the second Munro. Return to Corrour for the train. Around 19km return with 1100m of ascent for the pair — a long day requiring careful train timing.

Terrain

The Loch Ossian shore path follows firm landrover surface along the lochside. Beyond the loch the surface becomes rough heathery moor with no clear path. The north ridge of Sgòr Gaibhre is broad short grass and gravel — easy walking with a small cairn at the summit. The connecting ridge to Càrn Dearg is broad mossy turf. The Corrour Station Restaurant offers shelter while waiting for trains.

In winter

A serious remote winter day. The Corrour train service is limited and dependent on weather; missed trains can mean significant problems. The broad summits drift heavily and offer few features for whiteout navigation. Mobile reception is absent throughout. Plan train timing carefully.

Outside the SAIS network. No Scottish Avalanche Information Service forecast covers Sgor Gaibhre. SAIS forecasts six areas only — Northern and Southern Cairngorms, Creag Meagaidh, Lochaber, Glencoe and Torridon — and this hill is outside all of them, so there is no avalanche forecast to read for it. In winter, use MWIS West Highlands ↗ for mountain weather, judge snow stability from first principles, and treat any cornice or wind-loaded slope with extra caution.

Best time of year

Best OK Avoid

Getting there

Glasgow2h 12m
Edinburgh3h 38m

Parking: NN356664

OS maps: OS Landranger 42

Mobile signal: No signal at Corrour or on the plateau. Sort maps before the train journey — there is no coverage within 20km of the summit.

Current conditions

Daylight Today

14h 47mwalking daylight

Sunrise: 06:32
Sunset: 20:00
Civil dawn: 05:53
Civil dusk: 20:40

NOAA Solar Calculator · 7 September 2026

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18km · 1100m ascent · 6.5 hrs

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Around Sgor Gaibhre on the SCOT network

Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.

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station

Getting there: Corrour station

Highest mainline station; Loch Ossian, Ben Alder, Aonach Beag (Alder)

9km from the hill

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town

Base yourself in Kinlochleven

West Highland Way stop under the Mamores

26km from the hill

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distillery

After the hill: Dalwhinnie

Dalwhinnie — Scotland's highest distillery on the Drumochter pass

26km from the hill

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Before you go

Hillwalking carries real risk and the responsibility for any day on the hill is yours. Conditions in Scotland change fast and can differ sharply from the forecast — check the weather and the ground before you commit, turn back when the day stops working, and carry map and compass with the ability to use them rather than relying on a phone.

The distance, ascent and time shown on this page are editorial estimates for the usual line, not measurements from a recorded track — that is what the ~ means. Treat them as a rough shape of the day. Your own pace, the conditions and the exact line you take will all move them.

Mountain forecasts: MWIS and the Met Office mountain forecast. Access rights and responsibilities are set out in the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.

We check what we publish, but we cannot check the route on the day you walk it. Nothing here is a substitute for your own judgement.

Sgor Gaibhre — common questions

What difficulty is Sgor Gaibhre?: On the OutdoorSCOT scale, Sgor Gaibhre comes in at 4/5 — challenging. Expect roughly 19km and 1100m of ascent on the usual route — 5-8 hours for most parties. Terrain: The Loch Ossian shore path follows firm landrover surface along the lochside.
How prominent is Sgor Gaibhre?: Sgor Gaibhre has 300m of topographic prominence — the height of its summit above the highest col connecting it to higher ground.
Where should I park to climb Sgor Gaibhre?: Standard parking is at NN356664. Check the parking grid reference on an OS map before travel; informal laybys can fill on summer weekends.
When should I climb Sgor Gaibhre?: The standard good-weather months for Sgor Gaibhre are 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 Sgor Gaibhre?: On a lead only — the route crosses ground with livestock or nesting-bird interest.
What's mobile reception like on Sgor Gaibhre?: No signal at Corrour or on the plateau. Sort maps before the train journey — there is no coverage within 20km of the summit.
Is Sgor Gaibhre safe in winter?: A serious remote winter day. The Corrour train service is limited and dependent on weather; missed trains can mean significant problems. The broad summits drift heavily and offer few features for whiteout navigation. Mobile reception is absent throughout. Plan train timing carefully.

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