South ridge of Sgùrr Choinnich
i Trevor Littlewood · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Munro
Height
999 m · 3,279 ft
Drop
133 m
Grid ref
NH 076 446
Region
Strathcarron, Achnashellach & Strathfarrar
Range
Kyle of Lochalsh to Garve
County
Highland

Summit: Cairn.

Sgurr Choinnich is a Munro in Strathcarron, Achnashellach & Strathfarrar, 999 m (3,279 ft) high. There are 3 mapped routes up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, Sgurr Choinnich from Craig, is 21.5 km with 1,110 m of ascent and takes 7 to 9 hours.

Routes up Sgurr Choinnich

Routes up Sgurr Choinnich compared
Route Distance Ascent Time Grade
Sgurr Choinnich from Craig Shortest Least climb 21.5 km 1,110 m 7–9 h Hard
Sgurr a' Chaorachain from Craig 24.1 km 1,340 m 8–10.5 h Hard
Sgùrr Choinnich, Sgùrr a' Chaorachain and Maoile Lunndaidh 30.1 km 1,910 m 10–14 h Hard

Sgurr Choinnich on its own (2)

Rounds that include Sgurr Choinnich (1)

Map

Summit at NH 076 446 (57.4510, -5.2079). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.

Nearby hills

Questions about Sgurr Choinnich

How high is Sgurr Choinnich?
Sgurr Choinnich is 999 m (3,279 ft) high, a Munro in Strathcarron, Achnashellach & Strathfarrar. The summit is at grid reference NH 076 446.
How long does it take to climb Sgurr Choinnich?
The quickest route on TRXO, Sgurr Choinnich from Craig, takes 7 to 9 hours: 21.5 km with 1,110 m of ascent. Allow longer in poor weather or winter conditions.
What is the easiest way up Sgurr Choinnich?
The route with the least climbing is Sgurr Choinnich from Craig, starting from Craig (NH 039 492): 21.5 km and 1,110 m of ascent, graded hard.
Is there deer stalking on Sgurr Choinnich?
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.

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