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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.
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956 m (3136 ft)
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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).
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NM90298802
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An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
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The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
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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.
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Rocky peak of the corries |
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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.
You can click on the map name to purchase the map for £6.29 including postage which is one of the cheapest prices we have found.
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Sgurr nan Coireachan and Sgurr Thuilm are two Munros on a long twisting ridge at the head of Glen Finnan. Sgurr nan Coireachan lies at the intersection of three ridges, W to Beinn Garbh (896m), E to Meall an Tarmachain (826m) leading to Sgurr Thuilm, and SE to Sgurr a Choire Riabhaich (852m). The ascent from Glen Finnan is normally via Sgurr a Choire Riabhaich then along the narrow SE ridge to the summit. An ascent from Strathan in Glen Dessary is also possible on the NE ridge of Meall an Tarmachain, following the ridge round the N side of the Allt Coire nan Gall to Glen Pean.
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Hazards you may encounter on Sgurr nan Coireachan [Glen Finnan] include
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General Considerations
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| Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent. |
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Climb a Munro
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Looking across to Sgurr Thuilm from the Highland version of an infinity pool on Sgurr nan Coireachan.
© Ian Munro
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Image by Ian Munro
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Approaching Sgurr nan Coireachan from the south ridge.
© Mike Watson
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Image by Mike Watson
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_min.jpg "Sgurr nan Coireachan [Glen Finnan] - Click to enlarge")
Sgurr nan Coireachan (on the right) from the Druim Coire a' Bheithe ridge of Sgurr Thuilm in February.
© David McSporran
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Image by David McSporran
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Looking along the ridge to Sgurr nan Coireachan from Sgurr Thuilm.
© Tom Gradwell
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Image by Tom Gradwell
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Ascent
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1778 m
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21.62 km
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7.5 hrs
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Sgurr Thuilm and Sgurr nan Coireachan [Glen Finnan]
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Relatively long route with rocky ridges and tops. Good approach on tracks/paths and deepest streams are bridged. Cycling possible to Curryhully Bothie.
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me and my trusting friend mick at the summit of number 2 of the day amazing ridge waik
© John Frew
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Image by John Frew
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Summit of Sgurr nan Coirechan 10/10/10
© john wells
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Image by john wells
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Scott on the summit of Sgurr nan Coireachan 17th April 2010 - no views.......
© Lynda Langlands
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Image by Lynda Langlands
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Wee Al and Myself on Sgurr nan Coireachan..june 2009
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Image by Dougie Mccoll
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John Forster
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June 9, 2008
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Roy and I climbed this during the LAMM 2008 Mountain marathon on the 8th June. It was the 3rd checkpoint. We did a long contour traverse from below Sgurr Thuilm, starting at 370 metres and reaching the top of the ridge at Meall an Tarmachain. It was a perfect sunny day, warm with a light cooling breeze. If we weren't so knackered we could have got in Sgurr Thuilm as well. We will save that for another day, probably in winter when the midges are dormant!!
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Jim Nicol
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June 3, 2008
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Keep the Glen Finnan horseshoe for the best weather conditions and you will be rewarded with some of the finest views Scotland has to offer (Ben Nevis,the Skye Cullins, Rum, Eigg, Knoydart, Glen Dessary and the local Munros/Corbetts)walk ins not too bad either.
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David Harbottle
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November 22, 2007
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You might like to see a video I took while traversing Sgurr nan Coireachan and Sgurr Thuilm and onto A'Chuil bothy:
www.dailymotion.com/video/x3jtxf_day-1-knoydart-expedition_travel
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John Walker
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June 20, 2002
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A lovely day out. Got an amazing day in early April. Take your bike though, as the walk-in's longish.
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Sgurr nan Coireachan [Glen Finnan]
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.jpg "Sgurr nan Coireachan [Glen Finnan] - Click to enlarge")
