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Meaning |
Mackenzie's rocky peak |
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Altitude
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948 metres (3110 feet)
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Grid Ref.
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NG45042106
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Sgurr Mhic Choinnich
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View of the ridge below Sgurr Mhic Choinnich to the Sgurr Dearg & In. Pinn.
© Jim Westwood
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Image by Jim Westwood
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Mountain Description
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Sgurr Mhic Choinnich is one of the more difficult peaks on the Black Cuillin Ridge. The Cuillin are composed of gabbro rock which gives wonderful grip even when wet, but these mountains have steep faces and narrow ridges which invariably require scrambling or even rock-climbing to reach the summit. The ascent of Sgurr Mhic Choinnich starts in Coire Laggan at the NE corner of the Loch. The only route accessible to non-climbers is up scree (very tiring) to the col then scramble SE to summit (exposed).
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Hazards you may encounter on Sgurr Mhic Choinnich include
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| Stony/rocky Slopes on or near ascent routes. |
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| Crags on or near ascent routes. |
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| Crags near summit. |
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| Narrow Ridges, with exposure. |
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| Scrambling (major), greater exposure and steeper rock. |
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| Rock Climb required to reach summit. |
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| Magnetic rock, compass bearings inacurate. |
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General Considerations
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| Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent. |
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| Wind usually increases with altitude. |
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| Visibility can change markedly with cloud level. |
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| River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day. |
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Available Routes
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Ascent
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Distance
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Time
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Including...
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Description
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Rating
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960 m
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9.15 km
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3.5 hrs
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Sgurr Mhic Choinnich
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The Cuillin should not be attempted unless you are comfortable with scrambling and exposure. You are recommended to purchase and study a higher scale map of the Black Cuillin of Skye before attempting an ascent.
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Wee Mikey leading the charge below Sgurr Mhic Choinnich along Collie's Ledge.
© Jim Westwood
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Image by Jim Westwood
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Sgurr Mhic Choinnich 4 out of 4 ...what a day.....7th may 2009...also climbed from alasdair over Sgurr Thearlaich ..round Harts
ledge....fantastic...
© Dougie Mccoll
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Image by Dougie Mccoll
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Image by Craig Dunderdale
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The incredibly small summit.
© Iain Gillespie
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Image by Iain Gillespie
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On the tiny summit.
© Iain Gillespie
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Image by Iain Gillespie
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John and me at the summit on 5.9.2005
© Vicki Deritis
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Image by Vicki Deritis
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Weather & Maps, etc ...
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| Links to the nearest available forecast to Sgurr Mhic Choinnich. |
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View Location
(Detailed Ordnance Survey maps are available to registered users)
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Robert Wall
wrote on October 16, 2005:
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Climbed this with Nan eag, dhub mor and sgur alistair on 29th Sept 05 in a great day out. Scariest munro yet climbed with loads of exposure on some "slick" patches of basalt amongst the Gabro. The climb from Alistair via Sgurr Mhic Choinnich to the An stac screes was awesome and heartstopping. Best day on the hills yet. Fierce mountains A buzz!!!
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Local Accommodation Options
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| Showing the nearest 10 of 43 within 100Km of the summit of Sgurr Mhic Choinnich. Would you like to view all 43? |
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| 10.5 km |
Bla Bheinn - Crossal, Carbost, Isle of Skye, IV47 8SP Tel: 01478 640269
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Ingleby - Carbost, Isle of Skye, IV47 8SU Tel: 01890 820280
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Phoenix House - Carbost, Isle of Skye, IV47 8SR Tel: 01478 640775
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Alder Cottage - Nostie, Kyle of Lochalsh, Rosshire, IV40 8EQ Tel: 01875 830566
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Sgurr Alasdair - Main Street, Lochcarron, Strathcarron, Ross-shire, IV54 8YB Tel: 01463 798526
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Skiary - Skiary, Loch Hourn, By Invergarry, Highlands and Islands, PH35 4HD Tel: 0774 816 2947
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| 61.4 km |
Coulags Croft - Coulags, Strathcarron, IV54 8YU Tel: 07753 633825
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