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Sgurr a' Choire Ghlais

Munro
Quick Facts
This is the height of the mountain above sea level. However, on the climb, it is the ascent that matters, i.e. the sum of all the uphill parts of the route.
Altitude
1083 m (3553 ft)

This is the standard notation used on Ordnance Survey Landranger maps.

Each reference consists of two letters identifying a 100,000 metre square block then three digits defining the Easting and finally the three digits defining the Northing with reference to the South West corner of the block.

NN166712 is the grid reference for the summit of Ben Nevis. Where you are given the map number ( For Ben Nevis = 41) it is acceptable to omit the two initial letters e.g. 166712. (Instructions on how to read the references are given on the OS maps).

Grid Ref.
NH25884301
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
60 of 283 Munros
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
1
Mountain names are usually in Gaelic, the native language of the Scottish Highlands, or have been derived from the old Scots and Norse languages. We give the most commonly accepted meaning, but accept that some of these are disputed.
Meaning
Rocky peak of the grey corrie
 

The UK is covered by 204 Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50,000 scale maps. Maps numbered 1 to 86 cover Scotland but for the highest mountains (Munros) only 23 maps are required. The name given roughly describes the area covered by the map.

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A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
Sgurr a' Choire Ghlais, which is one of three Munros enclosing Coire Mhuillidh, approximates to a square pyramid with the summit located at the convergence of four ridges. Its two northern ridges, ENE and WNW connect to Carn nan Gobhar and the more distant Sgurr Fuar-thuill (via Creag Ghorm a' Bhealaich) respectively.

There is a broad SW ridge and a longer narrower SE leading down to Meall a' Gheur-fheadain (756m) from which an ascent from the path in Coire Mhuillidh can be made. Higher slopes are easy to moderate.

Hazards you may encounter on Sgurr a' Choire Ghlais include
 Relatively Remote Mountain navigate with care.
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 
General Considerations
 Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent.
 Wind usually increases with altitude.
 Visibility can change markedly with cloud level.
 River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day.
Picture Gallery for Sgurr a' Choire Ghlais

North east ridge Sgurr a'Choire Ghlais under snow, March 2004.

© R K

Image by R K

Sgurr a'Choire Ghlais - centre, with Creag Gorm a'Bhealaich - right of centre and Sgurr Fuar-thuill - right. Taken after shortly descending from Carn nan Gobhar

© Alan Palin
Image by Alan Palin

Sgurr a' Choire Ghlais seen from Carn nan Gobhar.

© Johannes Freund
Image by Johannes Freund

Sgurr a' Choire Ghlais from the corrie in the south.

© Alex Bryce
Image by Alex Bryce
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  Weather & OS Maps
North West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Ben Wyvis
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Liathach
by Metcheck
Sgurr a' Choire Ghlais Area Map
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Results by distance from Sgurr a' Choire Ghlais
13.7 km
The Slaters Arms
Cannich
14.1 km
Westward
Cannich, Beauly, Inverness-shire
16.8 km
Tomich Holidays
Guisachan Farm, Tomich, Cannich, By Beauly
17.5 km
Tomich Hotel
Tommich, Cannich, Nr Beauly
18.0 km
Walkers Lodge, Ledgowan Lodge Hotel
Achnasheen, Achnasheen
22.7 km
Birch Cottage
7 Station Road, Garve
23.1 km
Garve Cottages
RoseMount Cottage Garve Ross-shire
26.1 km
Lochcarron Holiday Properties
Strathcarron, Ross Shire
30.0 km
Coulags Croft
Coulags, Strathcarron
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  Routes that include Sgurr a' Choire Ghlais
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 2010 m 52.32 km 14 hrs Sgurr a' Choire Ghlais, Sgurr Fuar-Thuill, Sgurr na Ruaidhe and Carn nan Gobhar [Glen Strathfarrar]  Strenuous route but with good access path and rocky ridges. If the route is too long, then climb Sgurr Fhuar-Thuill alone as the other 3 can all be climbed from the path into Coire Mhuillidh..  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Sgurr a' Choire Ghlais

  Baggers Gallery for Sgurr a' Choire Ghlais

summit of Sgurr 'a Choire Ghlas looking at me on the other cairn....5th july 2009

© Dougie Mccoll
Image by Dougie Mccoll

Lynda & Joanne on first of two cairns Sgurr a Choire Ghlais - just before the hail storm hit us 3rd May 2009.

© Lynda Langlands
Image by Lynda Langlands

Scott & Graham on first of two cairns Sgurr a Choire Ghlais 3rd May 2009.

© Lynda Langlands
Image by Lynda Langlands

Bit blustery up on the summit of Sgurr a'Choire Ghlais. 15/03/09

© Sam Marshall
Image by Sam Marshall
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