The Grey Corries and Sgùrr Choinnich Mòr
A long, high traverse along a ridge of grey quartzite scree, taking in four Munros east of the Nevis range.
- Distance
- 33 km
- Ascent
- 1800 m
- Time
- 10.5–14.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 1178 m
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About this walk
The Grey Corries and Sgùrr Choinnich Mòr is a hard 33 km circular walk with 1,800 m of ascent, taking 10.5 to 14.5 hours. It starts at Corriechoille, near Spean Bridge (grid reference NN 260 791). It climbs 4 listed hills, the highest Stob Choire Claurigh at 1,178 m. The start can be reached by public transport.
The Grey Corries get their name from the pale quartzite scree that caps their ridge. This route walks in along the Lairig Leacach track, then climbs Stob Bàn before joining the main ridge at Stob Choire Claurigh.
The ridge runs west for kilometres, rarely dropping far, to Stob Coire an Laoigh, then on to the shapely Sgùrr Choinnich Mòr and back. It's one of the best ridge walks in Scotland, but long and committing. The route returns through the forest to Corriechoille.
Route
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1
The Lairig Leacach
Follow the track south from Corriechoille through the forest and up the Lairig Leacach.
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2
Stob Bàn and Stob Choire Claurigh
Climb Stob Bàn, then cross to Stob Choire Claurigh on the main ridge.
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3
The ridge
Follow the ridge west to Stob Coire an Laoigh and out to Sgùrr Choinnich Mòr, then return to Stob Coire an Laoigh.
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4
Back
Descend north into the forest and follow the tracks back to Corriechoille.
Summits
977 m
1178 m
1117 m
1094 m
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does The Grey Corries and Sgùrr Choinnich Mòr take?
- Most walkers take 10.5–14.5 hours for the 33 km route, which has 1,800 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Corriechoille, near Spean Bridge (grid reference NN 260 791). Small parking area near Corriechoille farm; the road is rough towards the end.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Spean Bridge station is about 4 km away. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Long track, then a rocky quartzite ridge with some narrow sections; forest tracks on the return.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Stob Choire Claurigh (1178 m, Munro); Stob Coire an Laoigh (1117 m, Munro); Sgurr Choinnich Mor (1094 m, Munro); Stob Ban (977 m, Munro).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Deer stalking takes place on these hills from mid-August to October. Stick to the main paths and check Heading for the Scottish Hills before you go. Most people cycle the long approach track, which roughly halves the time.
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