Meall Mor and Sgorr a' Choise
2 Grahams in Glen Coe, climbed together from Glencoe.
- Distance
- 8.6 km
- Ascent
- 940 m
- Time
- 3.5–5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 676 m
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About this walk
Meall Mor and Sgorr a' Choise is a hard 8.6 km circular walk with 940 m of ascent, taking 3.5 to 5 hours. It starts at Glencoe, A82 (grid reference NN 118 565). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Meall Mor at 676 m.
Meall Mor and Sgorr a' Choise are Grahams in Glen Coe, close enough to climb together. The higher, Meall Mor, reaches 676 m (2,218 ft).
This route starts from Glencoe, A82 and crosses a lot of pathless hillside, so you'll need to navigate with a map and compass. It links the summits along the ridge between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From Glencoe, head across the hillside towards Meall Mor.
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2
The summits
Climb Meall Mor, then continue to Sgorr a' Choise.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
676 m
662 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Meall Mor and Sgorr a' Choise take?
- Most walkers take 3.5–5 hours for the 8.6 km route, which has 940 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 Glencoe, A82 (grid reference NN 118 565). Park considerately off the road; don't block gates, passing places or farm tracks.
- 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. Largely pathless hillside: rough, steep and boggy in places.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Meall Mor (676 m, Graham); Sgorr a' Choise (662 m, Graham).
- 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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