Munro · Glen Coe & Lochaber
Sgurr nan Coireachan
Sgùrr nan Coireachan (956m) — the Glenfinnan version, distinct from the Loch Quoich / Knoydart Munro of the same name — is the western Munro of the Glenfinnan pair, paired with Sgùrr Thuilm to the east. The hill rises above the head of Loch Shiel and is one of the so-called "Rough Bounds outliers", connected to the great wilderness of Knoydart by long undulating ridges further west.
Quick facts
- Height
- 956.3m/ 3137ft
- Prominence
- 232 m
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 842 m
- Time
- 5–8 hrs
- Grid ref
- NM902880
- Parking
- NM907808
- Nearest city
- Fort William· 25km
- 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
Glen Garry track 35% · Open hillside 40% · Summit 25%
See Sgùrr Thuilm for the standard pair route from Glenfinnan via Corryhully bothy. After Sgùrr Thuilm, traverse the long undulating connecting ridge west to Sgùrr nan Coireachan. The summit cairn sits on a small rocky outcrop. Descend the south ridge directly to Corryhully and return down the Gleann Finnan track. Around 18km with 1450m of ascent for the pair.
Terrain
The connecting ridge between Sgùrr Thuilm and Sgùrr nan Coireachan is long undulating mossy turf with several false summits — slow underfoot. The Sgùrr nan Coireachan summit area is a small rocky outcrop with a cairn. The south ridge descent towards Corryhully is sustained heathery hillside. The whole circuit involves significant re-ascent on the connecting ridge — pace carefully.
In winter
A serious west-coast winter day. The long connecting ridge from Sgùrr Thuilm wind-loads with snow during westerly storms. The Glenfinnan estate track usually stays passable; the relevant forecast is SAIS Lochaber. Mobile reception is absent above 700m.
This hill is in the Glen Coe SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow3h 59m
- Edinburgh3h 24m
OS maps: OS Landranger 40
Mobile signal: Barely anything above 700m above Loch Garry. The A87 east of Loch Loyne has occasional coverage. Stash maps before heading into the hills.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:03
- Sunset
- 21:53
- Civil dawn
- 04:08
- Civil dusk
- 22:48
NOAA Solar Calculator · 23 July 2026
Pair with
Curated multi-hill combinations from Sgurr nan Coireachan.
Around Sgurr nan Coireachan on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Glenfinnan station
Glenfinnan Viaduct; Streap, Sgurr Thuilm, Glen Finnan Munros
7km from the hill
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On TripSCOTBase yourself in Mallaig
Ferry port for Skye and the Small Isles; CWT finish supply
24km from the hill
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On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: Ben Nevis Distillery
Fort William — Lochaber distillery at the foot of the Ben; long-aged Japanese-owned classics
25km from the hill
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Sgurr nan Coireachan — common questions
- Is Sgurr nan Coireachan a hard climb?
- Sgurr nan Coireachan is rated 4/5 (challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 17km with 842m of ascent and takes most walkers 5-8 hours. Underfoot: The connecting ridge between Sgùrr Thuilm and Sgùrr nan Coireachan is long undulating mossy turf with several false summits — slow underfoot.
- What is Sgurr nan Coireachan's prominence?
- 232m of prominence. That's the vertical drop from the summit to the col that links Sgurr nan Coireachan to the next higher ground.
- Where do I park for Sgurr nan Coireachan?
- Most walkers start from NM907808. Verify the grid reference on an OS map before you set off — space is tight on busy summer weekends.
- When is the best time to climb Sgurr nan Coireachan?
- May, June, July, August, September give the most reliable conditions on Sgurr nan Coireachan. Beyond that window the high ground turns wintry: carry full mountain kit, be confident navigating, and check the SAIS avalanche forecast for the area.
- Is Sgurr nan Coireachan dog-friendly?
- 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 Sgurr nan Coireachan?
- Barely anything above 700m above Loch Garry. The A87 east of Loch Loyne has occasional coverage. Stash maps before heading into the hills.
- Is Sgurr nan Coireachan safe in winter?
- A serious west-coast winter day. The long connecting ridge from Sgùrr Thuilm wind-loads with snow during westerly storms. The Glenfinnan estate track usually stays passable; the relevant forecast is SAIS Lochaber. Mobile reception is absent above 700m.
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