Sgùrr Choinnich, Sgùrr a' Chaorachain and Maoile Lunndaidh
Three remote Munros south of Glen Carron, reached through the forest from Craig.
- Distance
- 30.1 km
- Ascent
- 1910 m
- Time
- 10–14 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 1053 m
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About this walk
Sgùrr Choinnich, Sgùrr a' Chaorachain and Maoile Lunndaidh is a hard 30.1 km circular walk with 1,910 m of ascent, taking 10 to 14 hours. It starts at Craig, A890 Glen Carron (grid reference NH 039 492). It climbs 3 listed hills, the highest Sgurr a' Chaorachain at 1,053 m.
From Craig on the A890, a forest track leads south into the hills. The route climbs Sgùrr Choinnich and follows a narrow ridge to Sgùrr a' Chaorachain.
Maoile Lunndaidh is a separate, flat-topped hill further east, reached across rough ground. The route returns to Craig. Very remote: there's no mobile signal for much of the route, and help is a long way off.
Route
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1
Through the forest
Follow the track south from Craig.
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2
Sgùrr Choinnich and Sgùrr a' Chaorachain
Climb Sgùrr Choinnich and follow the ridge to Sgùrr a' Chaorachain.
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3
Maoile Lunndaidh
Cross east to Maoile Lunndaidh, then return to Craig.
Summits
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does Sgùrr Choinnich, Sgùrr a' Chaorachain and Maoile Lunndaidh take?
- Most walkers take 10–14 hours for the 30.1 km route, which has 1,910 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 Craig, A890 Glen Carron (grid reference NH 039 492). Forestry car park at Craig.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Forest track; steep slopes and narrow ridges; boggy, pathless ground.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Sgurr a' Chaorachain (1053 m, Munro); Maoile Lunndaidh (1005 m, Munro); Sgurr Choinnich (999 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.
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