Munro · Kintail
Sron a' Choire Ghairbh
Sròn a' Choire Ghairbh (937m) — "nose of the rough corrie" — is the northern of the two Loch Lochy Munros, paired with Meall na Teanga to the south. The hill rises directly above the western shore of Loch Lochy in the Great Glen and gives one of the great panoramic views of the Glen, looking south down the long sweep of Loch Lochy and Loch Linnhe to Ben Nevis on clear days. Almost always climbed alongside Meall na Teanga from Kilfinnan.
Gaelic: “nose, of the, corrie” · Pronunciation: strawn uh chor-a ghairbh
Quick facts
- Height
- 936.2m/ 3072ft
- Prominence
- 621 m
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 824 m
- Time
- 5–8 hrs
- Grid ref
- NN222945
- Parking
- NN277954
- Nearest city
- Fort William· 24km
- 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 Lochy track 30% · Open hillside 40% · Summit 30%
Park at Kilfinnan at the south end of Loch Lochy (B8005 from the A82 at North Laggan). Take the rough estate track north-west up the Allt Cam Bhealaich, then climb west onto the Cam Bhealaich pass between the two Munros. From the bealach, climb the steep north-east ridge of Sròn a' Choire Ghairbh directly. Most parties also take in Meall na Teanga to the south. Around 14km return with 1100m of ascent for the pair.
Terrain
The Kilfinnan access track is firm landrover surface lower down. The Allt Cam Bhealaich glen is rough boggy ground with a faint path appearing higher up. The north-east ridge of Sròn a' Choire Ghairbh is sustained heather and broken rock. The summit area is a small cairn on a flat top. The connecting line south to Meall na Teanga via the Cam Bhealaich pass is broad and grassy.
In winter
A serious Loch Lochy winter day. The Cam Bhealaich pass holds wind-loaded snow after westerly storms. The summit ridges develop cornicing on their north sides. The A82 corridor at Loch Lochy stays gritted. The Caledonian Canal locks at Laggan provide a useful waypoint. SAIS Lochaber applies. Phone signal absent above 700m.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow3h 51m
- Edinburgh3h 3m
OS maps: OS Landranger 34
Mobile signal: No coverage above 700m above Loch Lochy. The Great Glen has occasional coverage at the Laggan locks area. Store maps ahead of the drive.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:01
- Sunset
- 21:52
- Civil dawn
- 04:05
- Civil dusk
- 22:47
NOAA Solar Calculator · 23 July 2026
Pair with
Curated multi-hill combinations from Sron a' Choire Ghairbh.
On a long-distance route
Sron a' Choire Ghairbh sits within 5km of these named long-distance walks — useful for trail-pack rest days or section extensions.
Around Sron a' Choire Ghairbh on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Roy Bridge station
Glen Roy; Grey Corries (Stob Choire Claurigh, Sgurr Choinnich Mor)
14km from the hill
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On TripSCOTBase yourself in Fort William
Ben Nevis base, West Highland Line, gateway to Lochaber
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
21km from the hill
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Sron a' Choire Ghairbh — common questions
- How hard is Sron a' Choire Ghairbh?
- We grade Sron a' Choire Ghairbh at 3/5, which puts it in moderately challenging territory. The usual route is around 16km with 824m of climbing; allow 5-8 hours. Ground conditions: The Kilfinnan access track is firm landrover surface lower down.
- How much drop does Sron a' Choire Ghairbh have?
- The drop is 621m: measured from the summit of Sron a' Choire Ghairbh down to the saddle joining it to higher terrain.
- Where's the parking for Sron a' Choire Ghairbh?
- Park at NN277954. 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 Ghairbh?
- Aim for May, June, July, August, September, October on Sron a' Choire Ghairbh. 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 Ghairbh?
- 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 Ghairbh?
- No coverage above 700m above Loch Lochy. The Great Glen has occasional coverage at the Laggan locks area. Store maps ahead of the drive.
- Is Sron a' Choire Ghairbh safe in winter?
- A serious Loch Lochy winter day. The Cam Bhealaich pass holds wind-loaded snow after westerly storms. The summit ridges develop cornicing on their north sides. The A82 corridor at Loch Lochy stays gritted. The Caledonian Canal locks at Laggan provide a useful waypoint. SAIS Lochaber applies. Phone signal absent above 700m.
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