Route Information for Sgurr na Ciche, Garbh Chioch Mhor and Sgurr nan Coireachan [Glen Dessary]

The total ascent is 1894 meters. Allow 8 hours to complete this 23.14km route.

Number Description OS Grid Start at Strathan at the west end of Loch Arkaig NM98779158 1 Head W through barrack ruins towards junction NM98099150 2 Follow track to north of the river WNW to upper Glen Dessary House NM95149314 3 Continue WNW on the more northerly path to crossing of Allt Coire nan Uth NM93089398 4 Leave path and climb N on south ridge of Sgurr na Coireachan to summit NM93299585 5 Descend WSW to col (730m) NM92799564 6 Ascend WNW up craggy east ridge of Garbh Choich Bheag to summit NM91769596 7 Follow summit ridge WNW turning W to summit of Garbh Chioch Mhor NM90989611 8 Descend NW (by wall) through crags to Bealach na h-Eangair (850m) NM90609647 9 Ascend NW to summit of Sgurr na Ciche NM90249669 10 Return to 850m bealach NM90609647 11 Descend SW following watershed NM90159618 12 Bear SE to reach path. NM91169490 13 Continue on path to rejoin approach route and return to Strathan NM98779158

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