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Sgurr Thuilm & Sgurr nan Coireachan [Glen Finnan]
Quick Facts
This is the summed total of all the climbing within a route and is a good indicator of the strenuousness of a route.
Total Ascent
1778 m

An estimate of the time taken based on a derivation of Naismiths rules. Our calculation is based on the horizontal and ascent components of a climb, we do not make a reduction for descent.

Registered users can customise these walking times by specifying their own walking and ascending speeds. They can also add a fixed time period for stoppages.

Route Time
7.5 hrs
The horizontal distance of the route.
Route Distance
21.62 km
 

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A brief summary of this route.

Our summary will always contain one of easy, moderate or hard to indicate the severity of the route.

 Notes
Relatively long route with rocky ridges and tops. Good approach on tracks/paths and deepest streams are bridged. Cycling possible to Curryhully Bothie.

Here we provide the nearest town to the start of the route where you will find basic services.

We then give directions from that location to the route start. Your approach route may differ.

 Travel Information

Head to: Glenfinnan

At Glenfinnan (A830) park near start of private road into Glen Finnan.

Route Waypoint Map

The total ascent is 1,778 metres. Allow 7.5 hours to complete this 21.62 km route.

In winter months please check the local snow conditions at sais.gov.uk.

The hillphones service can inform you of stalking activities in the area.

Usually the shortest way to climb the mountain, making best use of tracks and paths to gain altitude. Route navigation requires map reading skills and an ability to navigate with a compass.

The information given here will enable you to annotate your map and plan your route. We do not give anecdotal descriptions on where to find the paths, worn by the feet of previous mountaineers.

Where the access routes are few or the ridge is narrow, paths are generally obvious. On open ground, following paths without using your compass may get you lost in poor visibility.

 Route Information
Waypoint Detail
  Start at junction of A830 and private road into Glen Finnan
  NM90598084 Distance
Altitude
15 m
1
Head NNE on road under viaduct
NM91328180 Distance
1.22 km
Altitude
40 m
2
Continue on track N to bridge at Corryhully
NM91208437 Distance
2.83 km
Altitude
65 m
3
Continue NE along track
NM91868516 Distance
1.09 km
Altitude
140 m
4
Continue NE to bridge over the Allt Coire a' Bheithe
NM92108557 Distance
0.50 km
Altitude
150 m
5
Ascend NE on Druim Coire a' Bheithe
NM92828658 Distance
1.36 km
Altitude
575 m
6
Continue NE on ridge
NM93858722 Distance
1.21 km
Altitude
795 m
7
Bear N to the summit of Sgurr Thuilm
NM93928796 Distance
0.78 km
Altitude
963 m
8
Decend SW to col
NM93598771 Distance
0.42 km
Altitude
830 m
9
Continue W to minor top (858m)
NM93288768 Distance
0.36 km
Altitude
858 m
10
Descend W to col
NM92868768 Distance
0.43 km
Altitude
730 m
11
Ascend NW to summit of Beinn Gharbh
NM92278819 Distance
0.82 km
Altitude
822 m
12
Follow the ridge W to Meall an Tarmachain
NM91158830 Distance
1.13 km
Altitude
818 m
13
Continue WSW on ridge to Sgurr nan Coireachan
NM90298802 Distance
0.93 km
Altitude
956 m
14
Descend SSW to 852 top
NM90778711 Distance
1.05 km
Altitude
852 m
15
Continue SSE over Sgurr a' Choire Riabhaich to join path
NM91718591 Distance
1.55 km
Altitude
300 m
16
Descend S to join approach route and return to start
  NM90598084 Distance
5.94 km
Altitude
15 m

A selection of weather forecasts local to this route.

 Weather
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)
Knoydart
by Accuweather
West Highlands
by Met Office
Ladhar Bheinn
by Metcheck
Images of Sgurr Thuilm & Sgurr nan Coireachan [Glen Finnan]
Route 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 'as the crow flies' from the route start.
Please check the provision of roads in the area.
20.8 km
Coorie Doon
Old Banavie Road, Banavie, Fort William
20.8 km
Calluna
Heathercroft, Fort William, PH336RE
21.1 km
Stobhan
Fassifern Road, Fort William
21.7 km
Farr Cottage Lodge and Activity Centre
Corpach, Fort William
23.6 km
Glenloy Lodge
Muirshearlich, by Banavie, Fort William
25.0 km
Sealladh Na Beinne
Old Town, North Ballachulish, Fort William
26.3 km
The Old Coach House, North Ballachulish
6 Alltshellach Cottages, North Ballachulish
30.7 km
Glencaig self catering holiday cottage
No 6 Stronaba, Spean Bridge
31.3 km
Glencoe Independent Hostel
Glencoe, Nr Ballachulish, Argyll
32.0 km
Inverour Guest House
Roybridge Road, Spean Bridge
33.3 km
MACDONALD HOTEL AND CABINS, KINLOCHLEVEN
Fort William Road, Kinlochleven
36.6 km
The Stronlossit Inn
Roy Bridge, Inverness-shire
36.8 km
Bunroy Park Caravan/Camping/Holiday Lodges
Roy Bridge, Inverness-shire
38.1 km
Woodlands (self-catering)
by Shiel Bridge, Inverness-shire
39.5 km
Àite Cruinnichiodh
1 Achluachrach, By Roy Bridge, Inverness-shire
39.9 km
NIA ROO
Carn Gorm, Morvich, Inverinate
42.1 km
Great Glen Hostel
South Laggan, Spean Bridge
46.4 km
Dornie Lodges
Princes Street, Dornie
47.6 km
Tangusdale Holiday Cottage
Mandally Road Invergarry Inverness shire
50.2 km
Rowan cottage
Salen, Aros , Isle of Mull
52.8 km
The Brander Lodge Hotel & Bistro
Bridge Of Awe
53.4 km
The Shed (self-catering studio)
Seabank 6 Bank St Plockton Ross-shire
59.7 km
Tomich Hotel
Tommich, Cannich, Nr Beauly
61.1 km
Taychreggan Hotel
Kilchrenan, By Taynuilt
66.9 km
Westward
Cannich, Beauly, Inverness-shire
67.4 km
Invercannich Farm Selfcatering
Invercannich Farm, Cannich, By Beauly, Inverness-shire
70.5 km
BCC LOCH NESS HOSTEL
Bearnock Country Centre, Glen Urquhart, Drumnadrochit
71.0 km
Ingleby
Carbost, Isle of Skye
73.3 km
Phoenix House
Carbost, Isle of Skye
73.8 km
Annat Lodge
No. 8 Annat, Torridon, by Achnasheen, Wester Ross
74.4 km
2 Station Cottages
Dalnaspidal, Perthshire
74.6 km
Lon Ban
5 Carbost Beg, Carbost, Isle-of-Skye
74.7 km
Nyumbani
5 Carbostbeg, Carbost, Isle of Skye
74.7 km
Ben More
Crianlarich
78.4 km
Crubenbeg Highland Holiday Cottages
Crubenbeg, Falls of Truim, Newtonmore
78.5 km
Crubenbeg House
Falls of Truim, Newtonmore,
78.7 km
Luib Hotel
Luib, nr.Crianlarich,
81.4 km
Wild Orchid Cottage, Ullinish, Skye
Ullinish, Struan, Isle of Skye
81.4 km
Bridge of Lochay Hotel
Aberfeldy Road, Killin
83.9 km
Croft Holidays
Croft Dhu, Newtonmore
87.3 km
Morelaggan House
Arrochar
89.6 km
Balquhidder Lodge
Balquhidder Station, Lochearnhead
91.4 km
Rosebank House
Main Street, Strathyre, Perthshire
93.4 km
West Lodge
Contin ,Ross-shire
95.8 km
Strathpeffer VW Campervans
Eaglestone House, Strathpeffer
97.1 km
Achray House Hotel, Restaurant & Lodges
On Loch Earn, St Fillans, Perthshire
99.3 km
Caolas Beag
2 Big Sand, Big Sand, Gairloch, Wester Ross
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Rating & Reviews

 Rating & Reviews
Rated:
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Written by Richard Reid on 22 Aug 2010:
We walked in the night before and stayed at corryholly bothy it was crackin. It had light,kettle,ipod docking station the lot. Well worth going in the nite before with a crate of beer. We walked clockwise which I think is the best approach it makes it a more gradual climb up definitely recommend the bothy.
 
Written by Jim Nicol on 03 Jun 2008:
Easy route to follow as the estate has little signs at the start of each path with the name and height of the hill.Anyway did this route as recommended with no problems the path is very evident 95% of the way round and the rest is the most obvious route to take.Keep for the best weather the views are stunning.I will go back and do these hills again in reverse just for a different look at the scenery.Take your camera.
 
Written by Mike Watson on 17 Mar 2008:
2 very different hills. Choose a nice day and the views will knock you out! We did it clockwise which means no nasty down climbing on Sgurr nan Coireachan. Watch out for the fence posts, one of them is on the edge of a cliff! The ridge between the hills is a bit draining. Corryhully bothy looked worth a visit too, just remember to take change for the leccy meter!
 
Written by Peter Close on 03 Jun 2004:
Relatively quiet hills - only 8 people spotted on spring bank holiday Sunday. Seven of these were doing the horseshoe in clockwise order, rather than the anti-clockwise order described in the route notes. Ascent of Sgurr Thuilm slightly soft on lower reaches. Simple route-finding along main ridge between the munros - remains of iron fence. Descent of Coireachan indistinct in places. Three short, rough and steep sections of descent - a bit unpleasant. Perhaps is best done clockwise after all. Newish looking cairn at side of Strathan track marks where the ascent of Sgurr nan Coireachan starts.
 
Disclaimer. The details provided above are an aid to planning an expedition, but all distances, altitudes and bearings must be considered approximate. You must navigate with the appropriate map, a compass, your navigation skills and common sense, MunroMagic.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.
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