Sgòr Gaibhre
Sgòr Gaibhre, one of two Munros south of Loch Ossian, forms a pair of smooth grassy domes with its northern top Sgòr Choinnich, both rising in gentle slopes.
Sgòr Gaibhre
| Height | 955m |
| Prominence | 600m |
| Meaning | peak of the goat |
| Lists | Munros (M207) |
| Location | Around Loch Ossian, Loch Ericht to Loch Linnhie |
| Grid Ref | NN445674 |
| Lat/Lon | 56.77242, -4.54701 |
| Munro tops | Sgòr Choinnich (929m) |
Sgòr Gaibhre and Càrn Dearg are the two Munros south of Loch Ossian, connected by a long, wide, grassy ridge. Sgòr Gaibhre's northern Munro Top, Sgòr Choinnich, shares its dome-like shape and grassy surface, though both lack distinctive features.
Perhaps the most rewarding way to climb Sgòr Gaibhre is by completing a circuit around Loch Ossian from Corrour Train Halt. This scenic route also takes in Beinn na Lap and Càrn Dearg.
Alternatively, for those keen on incorporating some cycling, Sgòr Gaibhre and Càrn Dearg can be ascended from near Rannoch Station using estate tracks that have seen significant improvement in recent years. This route can also be extended to include the nearby Corbett, Meall na Meoig.
Routes up Sgòr Gaibhre
Munros around Loch Ossian | |
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Circular hike over Munros around Loch Ossian — Beinn na Lap, Sgòr Gaibhre and Càrn Dearg — best reached by train to remote Corrour Halt. Peaks : 3 Munros
Ascent : 1550m (5090ft) Distance : 26km (16m) Time : 9hr* | |
Càrn Dearg and Sgòr Gaibhre | |
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Bike-hike from Loch Eigheach to Càrn Dearg and Sgòr Gaibhre above Rannoch Forest, with an option to detour to Corbett Meall na Meoig. Peaks : 2 Munros, option of 1 Corbett
Ascent : 1270m (4170ft) Distance : 27km (17m) Time : 5:10hr* | |
Nearby hills and mountains
* Times shown are estimates – see timing notes on the disclaimer page for more information.