Sgùrr Mhic Chòinnich

A dramatic Cuillin peak above Coire Làgan, reached by exposed Grade 2/3 scrambling from Bealach Coire Làgan. Thrilling ridge walking and views.

Sgùrr Mhic Chòinnich

Height	948m
Prominence	56m
Meaning	Mackenzie's peak
Lists	Munros (M217)
Location	Black Cuillin of Skye, Inner Hebrides
Grid Ref	NG450210
Lat/Lon	57.20915, -6.22454

Standing boldly above Coire Làgan in the southern Cuillin, Sgùrr Mhic Chòinnich is one of the most characterful Munro summits on Skye. Though not among the highest, its distinctive ridges and sheer drops make it a challenging and rewarding peak to climb.

The upper mountain is composed mainly of basalt, and when viewed from below in Coire Làgan, its dark northern ridge rises gradually before the skyline breaks dramatically into the plunging drop of its southern cliffs.

The most common approach to the summit is from Bealach Coire Làgan, reached either from Sgùrr Dearg or directly from Coire Làgan via the An Stac Screes. From the bealach, the northern ridge of Sgùrr Mhic Chòinnich offers a fine scramble up to Grade 2/3, with occasional trial-and-error route finding required to pick the best line.

Continuing southward along the Cuillin Ridge from Sgùrr Mhic Chòinnich is not straightforward. The ridge abruptly drops from the summit, which requires an abseil descending down King's Chimney into Bealach Mhic Chòinnich below.

For those not equipped to abseil, Collie's Ledge (also known as Hart's Ledge) offers a remarkable alternative. This narrow and exposed ledge curves around the western face of Sgùrr Mhic Chòinnich, offering access to the bealach without too much scrambling.

Routes up Sgùrr Mhic Chòinnich

Inaccessible Pinnacle & Sgùrr Mhic Chòinnich
	A demanding Cuillin day with airy scrambles on Sgùrr Dearg, Sgùrr Mhic Chòinnich & Sgùrr na Banachdich—includes the In Pinn climb and abseil. Peaks : 2 Munros, option of additional Munro Ascent : 1450m (4760ft) Distance : 10km (6m) Time : 7hr

Southern Cuillin Ridge Munros Traverse
	Traverse and scramble the Cuillin Ridge from Sgùrr nan Eag to Sgùrr a' Mhadaidh, including the In Pinn, Sgùrr Alasdair & Sgùrr Mhic Choinnich. Peaks : 8 Munros Ascent : 2440m (8010ft) Distance : 18km (11m) Time : 9hr