Meall na Teanga and Sròn a' Choire Ghairbh
Two Munros above Loch Lochy, from the Great Glen Way.
- Distance
- 21.3 km
- Ascent
- 1340 m
- Time
- 7–9.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 936 m
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About this walk
Meall na Teanga and Sròn a' Choire Ghairbh is a hard 21.3 km out-and-back walk with 1,340 m of ascent, taking 7 to 9.5 hours. It starts at Laggan Locks, Loch Lochy (grid reference NN 286 962). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Sron a' Choire Ghairbh at 936 m.
These two Munros rise steeply above the west side of Loch Lochy. From Laggan Locks, the route follows the Great Glen Way along the loch, then climbs a stalkers' path to the Cam Bhealach between the two hills.
Both summits are short climbs from the bealach. The route returns to the Great Glen Way.
Route
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1
The Great Glen Way
Follow the Great Glen Way south-west along Loch Lochy.
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2
The Cam Bhealach
Climb the stalkers' path to the bealach.
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3
The two summits
Climb Meall na Teanga and Sròn a' Choire Ghairbh from the bealach, then return.
Summits
917 m
936 m
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does Meall na Teanga and Sròn a' Choire Ghairbh take?
- Most walkers take 7–9.5 hours for the 21.3 km route, which has 1,340 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 Laggan Locks, Loch Lochy (grid reference NN 286 962). Car park at Laggan Locks on the Caledonian Canal.
- 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, then a stalkers' path and steep ridges.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Sron a' Choire Ghairbh (936 m, Munro); Meall na Teanga (917 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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