Sgurr a' Chaorachain [Monar] and Sgurr Choinnich Route Information

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Sgurr a' Chaorachain [Monar] & Sgurr Choinnich

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

1561 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

6.5 hrs

The horizontal distance of the route.

Route Distance

18.25 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

Moderate route with some steep slopes.

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: Achnashellach

From Achnashellach (A890) travel E 5km to bridge over River Carron, 1km E of Craig.

Route Waypoint Map

The total ascent is 1,561 metres. Allow 6.5 hours to complete this 18.25 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 1km E of Craig on A890 road
		NH04724946	Distance	Altitude 100 m

1	Follow track SE through forest
		NH07124857	Distance 2.77 km	Altitude 282 m

2	Continue S by Allt a' Chonais
		NH07434686	Distance 1.93 km	Altitude 280 m

3	Head S on path
		NH07594607	Distance 0.95 km	Altitude 385 m

4	Continue SW to Bealach Bhearnais
		NH05974489	Distance 2.02 km	Altitude 595 m

5	Ascend E on west ridge of Sgurr Choinnich to summit
		NH07624460	Distance 1.71 km	Altitude 999 m

6	Bear SE on ridge 250m then E to Sgurr a' Chaorachain
		NH08764472	Distance 1.27 km	Altitude 1053 m

7	Descend NW into Coire Choinnich
		NH07854532	Distance 1.11 km	Altitude 535 m

8	Descend NNW to join path
		NH07594607	Distance 0.82 km	Altitude 385 m

9	Head N on approach route to return to start
		NH04724946	Distance 5.67 km	Altitude 100 m

A selection of weather forecasts local to this route.

Weather

North West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)

West Highlands
by Met Office

Liathach
by Metcheck

Images of Sgurr a' Chaorachain [Monar] & Sgurr Choinnich

Sgurr Choinnich from Sgurr a'Chaorachain.

Image by Alex Bryce

Wire bridge over Allt a'Chonais near Pollan Buidhe.

Image by Roger Vander Steen

Large shelter visible at top of broad ridge leading to summit. Bidean an Eoin Deirg visible in distance 16/06/2013

Image by Eileen Stark

The northern aspect of Sgurr Choinnich seen from the Glenuaig Lodge track.

Image by David S Brown

Route Area Map

Legend

Munro

Corbett

Graham

English/Welsh Top

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Rating & Reviews

Rating & Reviews

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Written by Julian Stark on 18 Jul 2007:

Did with Maoile Lunndaidh. Cycled to wire bridge over allt a Chonais (I found it pretty hard going)dumped bike before walking to Glenuaig Lodge (nice little 2 person bothy here).Couldn't see path up from track so went cross country up Fuar-tholl Mor then left to reach ridge - then straightforward to Maoile Lunndaidh. Over top of Carn nan Fiaclan then took a pretty direct line to Drochaid Mhuilich before veering slightly right to reach ridge of Sron na Fianiach. This bit was knackering. Missed best top (Bidean an Eoin Deirg) onto the 2 Sgurrs- back to bealach between and straight down to bikes.

Written by Craig Dunderdale on 16 Jul 2007:

Do all 3! 1785m ascent took 8.5hrs. Bike up as far as the 2nd wire bridge. Very good path to bealach Bhearnais, from there take the ridge, near the top the path become more obvious. After the 2nd Munro take the North ridge and then contour round the North side of the lake and up the West ridge of Lunndaidh. Follow the North East ridge down eventually to the ruin and Glenuaig lodge where there's a brilliant little wooden shelter, it even has an electric heater. Obvious path down to the wire bridge where you left your bike. Fast bike home!

Written by Iain Mckenzie on 05 Aug 2004:

Very nice hills with first rate views. If you're feeling fit you should include Maoile Lunndaidh, but either way it is definately worth camping on the Bealach Bhearnais and taking a few days to do other hills.

Written by Euan Turner on 21 May 2004:

Good route, we did it as part of a trek across Scotland so cut out the 'long walk in'. Tied into Maoil Lunndaidh the day before then out to Bearnais after - altogether a good contrast between the flat topped and narrow ridge type of mountains! Seems a bit of a waste to do it in a day though... why not take one's time, plenty of fantastic camping to be had around 600m the night before in lovely sheltered spots...

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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