Sgùrr a' Chaorachain, Monar
Sgùrr a' Chaorachain sits in the middle of a long ridge standing above Glen Uig to the north and the western end of Loch Monar.
Sgùrr a' Chaorachain, Monar
| Height | 1053m |
| Prominence | 568m |
| Meaning | peak of the torrent |
| Lists | Munros (M77) |
| Location | Attadale and Monar, Glen Carron to Glen Strathfarrar |
| Grid Ref | NH087447 |
| Lat/Lon | 57.45249, -5.18972 |
| Munro tops | Bidean an Eoin Deirg (1047m) |
On a long ridge stretching between Glen Uig and the western end of Loch Monar, Sgùrr a' Chaorachain sits between the Munro Sgùrr Chòinnich and the Munro Top Bidean an Eòin Deirg.
The most straightforward route to Sgùrr a' Chaorachain begins at Craig in Glen Carron and follows an estate track through Glen Uig to the foot of the mountain. Thereafter a hike on a circular route following crests and rims of corries heads up Sgùrr Chòinnich and over to Sgùrr a' Chaorachain before returning to Glen Uig.
Routes up Sgùrr a' Chaorachain
Sgùrr a' Chaorachain and Sgùrr Choinnich | |
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A cycle into Glenuaig, then a hillwalk along ridges, bags the Munros Sgùrr a' Chaorachain and Sgùrr Chòinnich. Route can be extended to Maoile Lunndaidh. Peaks : 2 Munros
Ascent : 1530m (5020ft) Distance : 22km (14m) Time : 5:50hr | |
Monar's Big 9 | |
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A superb bike and hike route at the remote head of Loch Monar, bagging Sgùrr a' Chaorachain, Lurg Mhor and surrounding rugged Munros and Corbetts. Peaks : 6 Munros, 3 Corbetts
Ascent : 4075m (13370ft) Distance : 43km (27m) Time : 15:40hr | |
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