Munro
- Height
- 1,004 m · 3,294 ft
- Drop
- 123 m
- Grid ref
- NH 005 104
- Range
- Glen Shiel to Loch Hourn and Loch Quoich
- County
- Highland
Summit: Vegetated rock 5m NE of cairn.
Sgurr an Lochain is a Munro in Knoydart, Glen Shiel & Loch Arkaig, 1,004 m (3,294 ft) high. There are 4 mapped routes up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, Sgurr an Lochain from Cluanie Inn, is 12.4 km with 1,220 m of ascent and takes 5 to 7 hours.
Routes up Sgurr an Lochain
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Grade | Bog | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sgurr an Lochain from Cluanie Inn Shortest Least climb | 12.4 km | 1,220 m | 5–7 h | Hard | 3/5 | Cluanie Inn |
| Sgurr an Doire Leathain from Cluanie Inn | 15 km | 1,410 m | 6–8 h | Hard | 3/5 | Cluanie Inn |
| Aonach air Chrith from Cluanie Inn | 24.2 km | 2,200 m | 9.5–13 h | Hard | 3/5 | Cluanie Inn |
| The South Glen Shiel Ridge | 24.3 km | 1,750 m | 8.5–11.5 h | Hard | 2/5 | Cluanie Inn, A87 |
Sgurr an Lochain on its own (3)
Rounds that include Sgurr an Lochain (1)
Map
Summit at NH 005 104 (57.1413, -5.2975). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.
Nearby hills
Questions about Sgurr an Lochain
- How high is Sgurr an Lochain?
- Sgurr an Lochain is 1,004 m (3,294 ft) high, a Munro in Knoydart, Glen Shiel & Loch Arkaig. The summit is at grid reference NH 005 104.
- How long does it take to climb Sgurr an Lochain?
- The quickest route on TRXO, Sgurr an Lochain from Cluanie Inn, takes 5 to 7 hours: 12.4 km with 1,220 m of ascent. Allow longer in poor weather or winter conditions.
- What is the easiest way up Sgurr an Lochain?
- The route with the least climbing is Sgurr an Lochain from Cluanie Inn, starting from Cluanie Inn (NG 966 124): 12.4 km and 1,220 m of ascent, graded hard.
- Is there deer stalking on Sgurr an Lochain?
- 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.