Route Information for
Sgurr Gaorsaic
The total ascent is 1215 meters. Allow 6 hours to complete this 18.12km route.
NumberDescriptionOS Grid
Start from end of public road at bridge leading to Innis a' ChrothaNG96792106
1Follow path on S side of Abhainn Chonaig ENE into Gleann Choinneachain NG98612231
2Follow path ESE through Gleann Choinneachain and continue to junction in pathsNH00672138
3Go left and ascend E through Bealach an SgairneNH01502141
4Descend ESE on path to junction of pathsNH02962062
5Ascend NE to 600m to avoid steeper rocky slopesNH03412100
6Ascend N to summit of Sgurr Gaorsaic NH03582194
7Reverse route to returnNG96792106
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Local Accommodation Options
3.8 km Woodlands - by Shiel Bridge, Inverness-shire, IV40 8HW   Tel: 0118 9462214
33.3 km Tomich Hotel - Tommich, Cannich, Nr Beauly, IV47LY   Tel: 01456 415399
34.9 km Serendipity Bed and Breakfast - Dalchreichart, Invermoriston, IV63 7YJ   Tel: 01320 340356
35.2 km Comar Lodge - Cannich, Inverness-shire, IV4 7NB   Tel: 01456 415251
37.6 km Kerrow House - Cannich, By Beauly, Inverness-shire, IV4 7NA   Tel: 01456 415243
38.1 km Ardgarry Farm - Faichem, Invergarry, Inverness-shire, PH35 4HG   Tel: 01809 501226
38.9 km Westward - Cannich, Beauly, Inverness-shire, IV4 7LT   Tel: 01456 415708
41.3 km Kinlochewe Hotel and Bunkhouse - Kinlochewe, By Achnasheen, IV22 2PA   Tel: 01445 760253
41.5 km Walkers Lodge, Ledgowan Lodge Hotel - Achnasheen, Achnasheen, IV22 2EJ   Tel: 01445 720252
47.0 km Inverour Guest House - Roybridge Road, Spean Bridge, PH34 4EU   Tel: 01397 712218
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