Sgùrr a' Chaorachain, Applecross
Sgùrr a' Chaorachain lies in the Applecross peninsula, its impressive cliffs and buttresses rising from the head of Loch Kishorn.
Sgùrr a' Chaorachain, Applecross
| Height | 793m |
| Prominence | 209m |
| Meaning | peak of the little field of berries |
| Lists | Corbetts (C170) |
| Location | Applecross, Applecross¸ Coulin and Torridon |
| Grid Ref | NG796417 |
| Lat/Lon | 57.41255, -5.67038 |
Sgùrr a' Chaorachain is an impressive mountain resting in the Applecross peninsula overlooking the upper reaches of Loch Kishorn. The eastern and southern faces of Sgùrr a' Chaorachain are guarded by high cliffs and buttresses of Torridonian sandstone.
The easiest route to the summit of Sgùrr a' Chaorachain begins from a viewpoint at the top of Bealach na Ba, from where a track leads to a mast and onwards over undulating grass-covered ground above Coire a' Chaorachain.
Sgùrr a' Chaorachain can be combined with nearby Beinn Bhàn to form a longer circular route travelling above Coire nan Arr.
Routes up Sgùrr a' Chaorachain
Applecross Corbetts | |
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Hillwalking route up Sgùrr a' Chaorachain and Beinn Bhàn in Applecross, with wide grassy crests above dramatic corries, cliffs and buttresses. Peaks : 2 Corbetts
Ascent : 1350m (4430ft) Distance : 14km (9m) Time : 5:45hr | |
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