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09
Jan
2009
Sunrise
9:56 am
9:56 am
Sunset
4:58 pm
4:58 pm
7 hours 1 minutes(s) daylight
Sgurr Choinnich Mor & Sgurr Choinnich Beag
Sgurr Choinnich Mor from Glen Nevis is a route in “The Grey Corries” region / range which is located in the Loch Linnhe to Loch Ericht area of the Scottish Highlands as defined by the Scottish Mountaineering Club.
On this route you return by same wayThis route covers Sgurr Choinnich Mor which is one of the The Grey Corries. Approached from Glen Nevis which is much shorter route than from the north. A fine pyramidal peak, Sgurr Choinnich Mor is arguably the finest peak of the Grey Corries.
| Distance | Ascent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 8 km/ 4 miles | 1010 m/ 3314 ft | 4 hours plus |
There is 1 munro on this route
| Munro | Height | Order | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sgurr Choinnich Mor | 1094 | 52 | Skoor Chorneech More | Big rocky peak of the moss |
| Q | Grid Ref. | Bearing | Distance(km) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | NN16726915 | 74° ENE | 0.5 (0.5) | Follow the path up the Glen Nevis gorge |
 | NN17216929 | 151° SSE | 0.7 (1.2) | Continue on good path through wooded gorge |
 | NN17536871 | 130° SE | 0.3 (1.5) | The wooded area ends ad opens out into the glen |
 | NN17746853 | 86° E | 0.4 (1.9) | Follow the river up the glen |
 | NN18126855 | 63° ENE | 0.6 (2.5) | Continue on path which is muddy in places |
 | NN18656882 | 91° E | 1.8 (4.3) | Pass the Steall Cottage ruin |
 | NN20456876 | 46° NE | 0.8 (5.1) | At the fork ascend grassy slopes towards Sgurr Choinnich Beag |
 | NN21066934 | 12° NNE | 1.3 (6.4) | Continue ascent beside stream aiming for bealch at the foot of sout west ridge of Sgurr Choinnich Beag |
 | NN21347061 | 60° ENE | 0.5 (6.9) | Climb steep ridge which is quite narrow |
 | NN21777085 | 56° N | 0.3 (7.2) | Continue along ridge onto summit of top Sgurr Choinnich Beag |
 | NN220710 | 80° E | 0.2 (7.4) | The top Sgurr Choinnich Mor - Sgurr Choinnich Beag (963 metres) |
 | NN22187103 | 54° NE | 0.6 (8) | From col ascend to the summit of Sgurr Choinnich More & return by same route |
 | NN227714 | 54° NE | 0.6 (8.6) | The summit Sgurr Choinnich Mor (1094 metres) |
This month you MUST take ice axe and crampons, and have been taught how to use them. You also must have an awareness of avalanche danger and have a competent navigator
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.
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