Sgùrr Dubh, Coulin
Sgùrr Dubh is the first notable peak seen when approaching Glen Torridon from Kinlochewe, its scree-capped summit above pine forests and heather-clad slopes.
Sgùrr Dubh, Coulin
| Height | 782m |
| Prominence | 215m |
| Meaning | dark peak |
| Lists | Corbetts, 187 |
| Location | Coulin and Ben Damh, Applecross, Coulin and Torridon |
| Grid Ref | NG979557 |
| Lat/Lon | 57.54691, -5.37878 |
Sgùrr Dubh is a rugged little mountain standing at the eastern end of Glen Torridon overlooking Loch Clair in Coulin Forest. Views from the summit to the Torridon peaks and to Liathach in particular are quite breathtaking.
There are two approaches up Sgùrr Dubh from Glen Torridon, one from the Ling Hut, the other from Coulin Lodge and both avoiding the rough north-west face of the mountain.
Hiking up from Ling Hut encounters some intriguing terrain on the way following the course of the Allt nan Corrag as it cuts through a deep cleft in the mountain. Higher up lovely little lochans shimmer below Sgùrr Dubh's summit.
Alas, I've only headed up once from Coulin Lodge, which was when taking part in a mountain marathon, so memories of this approach are rather vague, though I don't remember any difficulties and do remember running over a lot of grassy, lumpy terrain.
Routes up Sgùrr Dubh
Coulin Forest from Glen Torridon | |
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Hillwalking route from Glen Torridon up Munros and Corbetts in Coulin Forest. Beinn Liath Mhòr, Sgòrr Ruadh, Sgùrr Dubh and Sgòrr nan Lochan Uaine. Peaks : 2 Munros, 2 Corbetts
Ascent : 1750m (5740ft) Distance : 21km (13m) Time : 8:10hr |
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