Sgùrr a' Choire Ghlais
Sgùrr a’ Choire Ghlais is the highest and shapeliest peak on the Strathfarrar Munros circuit, its flat summit crowned with twin cairns and a trig point.
Sgùrr a' Choire Ghlais
| Height | 1084m |
| Prominence | 818m |
| Meaning | peak of the grey-green corrie |
| Lists | Munros (M58) |
| Location | North of Glen Strathfarrar, Glen Carron to Glen Strathfarrar |
| Grid Ref | NH259430 |
| Lat/Lon | 57.44392, -4.90334 |
Sgùrr a’ Choire Ghlais is the highest peak in the Strathfarrar Munros circuit, a shapely pyramid with steep northern flanks. Its broad summit plateau is crowned by two large cairns and a trig point marking the top, from where the views sweep across the circuit and beyond.
On a clockwise cirecuit of the Strathfarrar Munros, Sgùrr a’ Choire Ghlais is reached from the crest east of Creag Ghorm a' Bhealaich. Beyond its broad summit plateau, the ridge continues towards Càrn nan Gobhar.
Routes up Sgùrr a' Choire Ghlais
Strathfarrar Munros | |
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A quiet road from Struy in Strathglass leads to a circular hillwalking route that bags Sgùrr a' Choire Ghlais and the Strathfarrar Munros. Peaks : 4 Munros, option of 1 Fiona/Graham
Ascent : 1580m (5180ft) Distance : 17km (11m) Time : 6:55hr* | |
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* Times shown are estimates – see timing notes on the disclaimer page for more information.