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Sgurr Mhic Choinnich from Glenbrittle campsite
Glenbrittle campsite
9.1 km · 950 m · 3.5–5 h
Munro
- Height
- 948 m · 3,111 ft
- Drop
- 56 m
- Grid ref
- NG 450 210
- Region
- Isle of Skye
- Range
- Minginish and the Cuillin Hills
- County
- Highland
Summit: Rock 6m from cairn.
Sgurr Mhic Choinnich is a Munro in Isle of Skye, 948 m (3,111 ft) high. There are 2 mapped routes up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, Sgurr Mhic Choinnich from Glenbrittle campsite, is 9.1 km with 950 m of ascent and takes 3.5 to 5 hours.
Routes up Sgurr Mhic Choinnich
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Grade | Bog | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sgurr Mhic Choinnich from Glenbrittle campsite Shortest Least climb | 9.1 km | 950 m | 3.5–5 h | Hard | 3/5 | Glenbrittle campsite |
| Sgùrr Alasdair and Sgùrr Mhic Choinnich | 10.4 km | 960 m | 4–5.5 h | Hard | 2/5 | Glenbrittle campsite |
Sgurr Mhic Choinnich on its own (1)
Rounds that include Sgurr Mhic Choinnich (1)
Map
Summit at NG 450 210 (57.2090, -6.2241). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.
Nearby hills
- Sgurr AlasdairMunro992 m · 0.3 km
- Sgurr Dearg - Inaccessible PinnacleMunro986 m · 0.8 km
- Sgurr Dubh MorMunro944 m · 0.9 km
- Sgurr nan EagMunro926 m · 1.7 km
- Sgurr na BanachdichMunro966 m · 1.7 km
- Sgurr a' GhreadaidhMunro972 m · 2.1 km
- Sgurr a' MhadaidhMunro918 m · 2.5 km
- Bruach na FritheMunro959 m · 4.3 km
Questions about Sgurr Mhic Choinnich
- How high is Sgurr Mhic Choinnich?
- Sgurr Mhic Choinnich is 948 m (3,111 ft) high, a Munro in Isle of Skye. The summit is at grid reference NG 450 210.
- How long does it take to climb Sgurr Mhic Choinnich?
- The quickest route on TRXO, Sgurr Mhic Choinnich from Glenbrittle campsite, takes 3.5 to 5 hours: 9.1 km with 950 m of ascent. Allow longer in poor weather or winter conditions.
- What is the easiest way up Sgurr Mhic Choinnich?
- The route with the least climbing is Sgurr Mhic Choinnich from Glenbrittle campsite, starting from Glenbrittle campsite (NG 411 205): 9.1 km and 950 m of ascent, graded hard.
- Is there deer stalking on Sgurr Mhic 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.