Munro
Marilyn
- Height
- 954 m · 3,129 ft
- Drop
- 222 m
- Grid ref
- NM 933 958
- Range
- Knoydart to Glen Kingie
- County
- Highland
Summit: Grassy knoll 6m NNE of cairn.
Sgurr nan Coireachan is a Munro in Knoydart, Glen Shiel & Loch Arkaig, 954 m (3,129 ft) high. There are 3 mapped routes up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, Sgurr nan Coireachan from Kinlockarkaig, is 18 km with 980 m of ascent and takes 6 to 8 hours.
Routes up Sgurr nan Coireachan
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Grade | Bog | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sgurr nan Coireachan from Kinlockarkaig Shortest Least climb | 18 km | 980 m | 6–8 h | Hard | 3/5 | Kinlockarkaig |
| Garbh Chioch Mhor from Strathan | 29.4 km | 1,960 m | 10–13.5 h | Hard | 3/5 | Strathan |
| Sgùrr na Cìche, Garbh Chìoch Mhòr and Sgùrr nan Coireachan | 30.8 km | 1,860 m | 10–14 h | Hard | 4/5 | Strathan, end of the Loch Arkaig road |
Sgurr nan Coireachan on its own (2)
Rounds that include Sgurr nan Coireachan (1)
Hard
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New
Sgùrr na Cìche, Garbh Chìoch Mhòr and Sgùrr nan Coireachan
Strathan, Loch Arkaig
30.8 km · 1860 m · 10–14 h
Map
Summit at NM 933 958 (57.0072, -5.4054). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.
Nearby hills
Questions about Sgurr nan Coireachan
- How high is Sgurr nan Coireachan?
- Sgurr nan Coireachan is 954 m (3,129 ft) high, a Munro in Knoydart, Glen Shiel & Loch Arkaig. The summit is at grid reference NM 933 958.
- How long does it take to climb Sgurr nan Coireachan?
- The quickest route on TRXO, Sgurr nan Coireachan from Kinlockarkaig, takes 6 to 8 hours: 18 km with 980 m of ascent. Allow longer in poor weather or winter conditions.
- What is the easiest way up Sgurr nan Coireachan?
- The route with the least climbing is Sgurr nan Coireachan from Kinlockarkaig, starting from Kinlockarkaig (NM 988 916): 18 km and 980 m of ascent, graded hard.
- Is there deer stalking on Sgurr nan Coireachan?
- 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.