Munro
Marilyn
- Height
- 956 m · 3,137 ft
- Drop
- 232 m
- Grid ref
- NM 902 880
- Range
- Mallaig to Fort William
- County
- Highland
Summit: Outcrop.
Sgurr nan Coireachan is a Munro in Knoydart, Glen Shiel & Loch Arkaig, 956 m (3,137 ft) high. There are 2 mapped routes up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, Sgurr nan Coireachan from Glenfinnan, is 18.4 km with 1,040 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 Glenfinnan Shortest Least climb | 18.4 km | 1,040 m | 6–8 h | Hard | 3/5 | Glenfinnan |
| Sgùrr Thuilm and Sgùrr nan Coireachan from Glenfinnan | 22.8 km | 1,430 m | 7.5–10.5 h | Hard | 3/5 | Glenfinnan |
Sgurr nan Coireachan on its own (1)
Rounds that include Sgurr nan Coireachan (1)
Hard
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New
Sgùrr Thuilm and Sgùrr nan Coireachan from Glenfinnan
Glenfinnan
22.8 km · 1430 m · 7.5–10.5 h
Map
Summit at NM 902 880 (56.9357, -5.4486). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.
Nearby hills
Questions about Sgurr nan Coireachan
- How high is Sgurr nan Coireachan?
- Sgurr nan Coireachan is 956 m (3,137 ft) high, a Munro in Knoydart, Glen Shiel & Loch Arkaig. The summit is at grid reference NM 902 880.
- How long does it take to climb Sgurr nan Coireachan?
- The quickest route on TRXO, Sgurr nan Coireachan from Glenfinnan, takes 6 to 8 hours: 18.4 km with 1,040 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 Glenfinnan, starting from Glenfinnan (NM 907 808): 18.4 km and 1,040 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.