Sgurr Thuilm and Sgurr nan Coireachan [Glen Finnan] Route Information

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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)

West Highlands
by Met Office

Ladhar Bheinn
by Metcheck

Images of Sgurr Thuilm & Sgurr nan Coireachan [Glen Finnan]

Sgurr Thuilm (2nd peak from right hiding behind the ridge) from the approach up Glen Finnan, in February.

Image by David McSporran

Looking along the ridge to Sgurr nan Coireachan from Sgurr Thuilm in February.

Image by David McSporran

Looking across to Sgurr Thuilm from the Highland version of an infinity pool on Sgurr nan Coireachan.

Image by Ian Munro

Sgurr Thuilm from Loch Arkaig 19 April 2014

Image by Brian Mcwilliam

Route Area Map

Legend

Munro

Corbett

Graham

English/Welsh Top

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Rating & Reviews

Rating & Reviews

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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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