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Sgurr Ghiubhsachain & Sgorr Craobh a' Chaorainn
Total Ascent 1197 m
 
Route Time 5.5 hrs
 
 Route Distance 16.88 km
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Sgorr Craobh a' Chaorainn
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Zoomed shot of Sgorr Craobh a' Chaorainn from the South, taken from the summit of Sgurr Dhomhnuill. The near greener ridge is the E ridge of Carn na Nathrach, and the higher ground touching the clouds in the background is Sgurr nan Coireachan.

© David S Brown
Image by David S Brown
Travel Information

From Glenfinnan travel SE to minor road and bridge over River Callop leading to Callop

Route Information
The total ascent is 1,197 meters. Allow 5.5 hours to complete this 16.88km route.
StageDescriptionOS Grid
Start on A830 at junction with private road to CallopNM92457942
1Head S and cross bridge to junctionNM92427919
2Head NW on track turning SW by loch side to bridge by Guesachan CottageNM88407786
3Cross river and ascend S then SSW on rocky ridge to Meall a' Choire ChruinnNM87957624
4Descend SW to col (600m)NM87787608
5Ascend SSW to summit of Sgurr Ghiubhsachain NM87567513
6Descend E to col (585m)NM88467509
7Ascend E then NE to Sgorr Craobh a'Chaorainn NM89567580
8Descend ENE to Meall na CuartaigeNM90567627
9Continue descent ENE to join pathNM91607652
10Head NNE then N on path to return to startNM92457942
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Notes

High traverse on rocky hills. Long walk in.

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Local Accommodation Options
Showing the nearest 10 of 48 within 100Km of the start of the route. Would you like to view all 48?
12.0 km Blaich Cottage - Blaich, Fort William, Invernesshire, PH33 7AN   Tel: 01422 882061
18.2 km Ashburn Guest House - Achintore Road, Fort William, PH33 6RQ   Tel: 01397 706000
18.9 km Stobhan - Fassifern Road, Fort William, PH33 6BD   Tel: 01397 702790
18.9 km Birchbrae - Birchbrae, Onich, Fort William, PH33 6SE   Tel: 01855 821261
19.5 km Farr Cottage Lodge and Activity Centre - Corpach, Fort William, PH33 7LR   Tel: 01397 772315
19.6 km Glenlochy Guest House - Nevis Bridge, Fort William, PH33 6LP   Tel: 01397 702909
19.6 km Braemar - Lundy Gardens, Fort William, PH33 6PD   Tel: 01397 705988
26.5 km Fern Villa Guest House - Loanfern Ballachulish, PH49 4JE   Tel: 01855 811393
30.2 km Inverour Guest House - Roybridge Road, Spean Bridge, PH34 4EU   Tel: 01397 712218
34.8 km Dunhafen Bed and Breakfast - Glenspean Park, Roy Bridge, Inverness-Shire, PH31 4AS   Tel: 01397 712830
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