Sgùrr Coire Choinnichean
Sgùrr Coire Choinnichean is a shapely Corbett above Inverie in Knoydart, with steep grassy slopes rising past a dramatic gorge to a fine ridgeline.
Sgùrr Coire Choinnichean
| Height | 796m |
| Prominence | 304m |
| Meaning | peak of the mossy coire |
| Lists | Corbetts (C167) |
| Location | Knoydart, Knoydart and the Rough Bounds |
| Grid Ref | NG790010 |
| Lat/Lon | 57.04763, -5.64392 |
Sgùrr Coire Choinnichean is a distinctive Corbett overlooking Inverie on the Knoydart peninsula. Its grassy slopes rise above forests and past the impressive gorge of Slochd a’ Mhoghafine to lead onto a fine summit ridge.
The most straightforward route starts from Inverie, following estate and forestry tracks up the western slopes. After passing around the gorge of Slochd a’ Mhoghafine, a grassy ridgeline leads to its summit. Extending the route onwards to Ladhar Bheinn makes for a grand hillwalking circuit.
Routes up Sgùrr Coire Choinnichean
Ladhar Bheinn and neighbours from Inverie | |
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Hillwalk from Inverie up Ladhar Bheinn with optional detours to bag the Corbetts Beinn na Caillich and Sgùrr Coire Choinnichean. Peaks : 1 Munro, 2 Corbetts
Ascent : 1775m (5820ft) Distance : 22km (14m) Time : 8:25hr | |
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