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Sgurr Choinnich

Munro
Quick Facts
This is the height of the mountain above sea level. However, on the climb, it is the ascent that matters, i.e. the sum of all the uphill parts of the route.
Altitude
999 m (3277 ft)

This is the standard notation used on Ordnance Survey Landranger maps.

Each reference consists of two letters identifying a 100,000 metre square block then three digits defining the Easting and finally the three digits defining the Northing with reference to the South West corner of the block.

NN166712 is the grid reference for the summit of Ben Nevis. Where you are given the map number ( For Ben Nevis = 41) it is acceptable to omit the two initial letters e.g. 166712. (Instructions on how to read the references are given on the OS maps).

Grid Ref.
NH07624460
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
139 of 283 Munros
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
1
Mountain names are usually in Gaelic, the native language of the Scottish Highlands, or have been derived from the old Scots and Norse languages. We give the most commonly accepted meaning, but accept that some of these are disputed.
Meaning
Rocky peak of the moss
 

The UK is covered by 204 Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50,000 scale maps. Maps numbered 1 to 86 cover Scotland but for the highest mountains (Munros) only 23 maps are required. The name given roughly describes the area covered by the map.

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A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
Sgurr Choinnich is the most westerly of a group of three mountains at the W end of Loch Monar.

Sgurr Choinnich has steep and rocky slopes with crags on its N face. Most other slopes are steep but accessible.

The curved summit ridge is orientated NW to SE then S to Sgurr na Conbhaire (881m), overlooking Loch Monar. To the W a narrow ridge slopes down to Bealach Bernais and this is the normal ascent route. To the E a narrow col leads to Sgurr a' Chaorachain.

Hazards you may encounter on Sgurr Choinnich include
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Crags on or near ascent routes.
 Crags near summit.
 
General Considerations
 Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent.
 Wind usually increases with altitude.
 Visibility can change markedly with cloud level.
 River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day.
Picture Gallery for Sgurr Choinnich

Summit of Sgurr Choinnich, looking east.

© Roger Vander Steen
Image by Roger Vander Steen

Sgurr a' Chaorachain and Sgurr Choinnich from Sgurr na Feartaig

© Alex Bryce
Image by Alex Bryce

Wire bridge over Allt a'Chonais near Pollan Buidhe.

© Roger Vander Steen
Image by Roger Vander Steen

Sgurr Choinnich from Sgurr a'Chaorachain.

© Alex Bryce
Image by Alex Bryce
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A selection of weather forecasts local to #GetMountain.Top_Name#.

Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

  Weather & OS Maps
North West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Torridon
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Liathach
by Metcheck
Sgurr Choinnich Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

A selection of local accommodation options who advertise with Munromagic.com.

  Where to Stay
Results by distance from Sgurr Choinnich
8.1 km
Coulags Croft
Coulags, Strathcarron
8.1 km
Lochcarron Holiday Properties
Strathcarron, Ross Shire
15.6 km
Walkers Lodge, Ledgowan Lodge Hotel
Achnasheen, Achnasheen
17.5 km
Castle Cottage B and B
Lochcarron
28.9 km
Tomich Hotel
Tommich, Cannich, Nr Beauly
29.0 km
Tomich Holidays
Guisachan Farm, Tomich, Cannich, By Beauly
29.3 km
Woodlands (self-catering)
by Shiel Bridge, Inverness-shire
29.6 km
Westward
Cannich, Beauly, Inverness-shire
29.6 km
The Shed (self-catering studio)
Seabank 6 Bank St Plockton Ross-shire
29.9 km
Dunedin Croft
Dunedin, Cannich, nr Inverness
For information on camping visit
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a map of scottish camp grounds.
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Sgurr Choinnich.

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  Routes that include Sgurr Choinnich
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1561 m 18.25 km 6.5 hrs Sgurr a' Chaorachain [Monar] and Sgurr Choinnich  Moderate route with some steep slopes.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Sgurr Choinnich

  Baggers Gallery for Sgurr Choinnich

Ian looking over to the Torridon giants.

© Ian Moncur
Image by Ian Moncur

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© Brenda Dunnett
Image by Brenda Dunnett
 
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 Comments
 
Chris Bowles
wrote on
March 27, 2008
This hill sits in a great location amongst some other fine hills. We approached this hill from Craig taking a bike for the first few km even if it was pushed most of the way. After leaving the bikes we made way for the Bealach Bearnais and ascended the hill via its North West ridge which offered occasional easy scrambling. The first hill on a day that also included Sgurr a' Chaorachain & Maoile Lunndaidh.
 
 

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