Munro
Marilyn
- Height
- 1,053 m · 3,455 ft
- Drop
- 568 m
- Grid ref
- NH 087 447
- Range
- Kyle of Lochalsh to Garve
- County
- Highland
Summit: Trig point (broken).
Sgurr a' Chaorachain is a Munro in Strathcarron, Achnashellach & Strathfarrar, 1,053 m (3,455 ft) high. There are 2 mapped routes up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, Sgurr a' Chaorachain from Craig, is 24.1 km with 1,340 m of ascent and takes 8 to 10.5 hours.
Routes up Sgurr a' Chaorachain
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Grade | Bog | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sgurr a' Chaorachain from Craig Shortest Least climb | 24.1 km | 1,340 m | 8–10.5 h | Hard | 3/5 | Craig |
| Sgùrr Choinnich, Sgùrr a' Chaorachain and Maoile Lunndaidh | 30.1 km | 1,910 m | 10–14 h | Hard | 4/5 | Craig, A890 Glen Carron |
Sgurr a' Chaorachain on its own (1)
Rounds that include Sgurr a' Chaorachain (1)
Hard
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New
Sgùrr Choinnich, Sgùrr a' Chaorachain and Maoile Lunndaidh
Craig, Glen Carron
30.1 km · 1910 m · 10–14 h
Map
Summit at NH 087 447 (57.4525, -5.1893). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.
Nearby hills
Questions about Sgurr a' Chaorachain
- How high is Sgurr a' Chaorachain?
- Sgurr a' Chaorachain is 1,053 m (3,455 ft) high, a Munro in Strathcarron, Achnashellach & Strathfarrar. The summit is at grid reference NH 087 447.
- How long does it take to climb Sgurr a' Chaorachain?
- The quickest route on TRXO, Sgurr a' Chaorachain from Craig, takes 8 to 10.5 hours: 24.1 km with 1,340 m of ascent. Allow longer in poor weather or winter conditions.
- What is the easiest way up Sgurr a' Chaorachain?
- The route with the least climbing is Sgurr a' Chaorachain from Craig, starting from Craig (NH 039 492): 24.1 km and 1,340 m of ascent, graded hard.
- Is there deer stalking on Sgurr a' Chaorachain?
- Red deer stag stalking runs from 1 July to 20 October on many Scottish estates, busiest from mid-August, and hinds are culled through the winter. Check the Heading for the Scottish Hills service or the estate before you go, and follow any advice on routes.