Sgurr Choinnich Mor from Leanachan
A 1094 m Munro in Lochaber & Ben Nevis, climbed from Leanachan.
- Distance
- 23.6 km
- Ascent
- 1320 m
- Time
- 7.5–10.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 1094 m
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About this walk
Sgurr Choinnich Mor from Leanachan is a hard 23.6 km out-and-back walk with 1,320 m of ascent, taking 7.5 to 10.5 hours. It starts at Leanachan, Leanachan Road (grid reference NN 211 792). It climbs Sgurr Choinnich Mor (1,094 m), a Munro.
At 1,094 m (3,589 ft), Sgurr Choinnich Mor is one of the Munros of Lochaber & Ben Nevis, standing 2 km south-west of Stob Coire an Laoigh.
From Leanachan, Leanachan Road, tracks and paths lead most of the way, and the last climb is over rougher hill ground. It's a long day: many people cycle any track at the start.
Route
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The approach
From Leanachan, follow the path and tracks towards Sgurr Choinnich Mor.
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The summit
Climb to the summit of Sgurr Choinnich Mor.
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Return
Return the same way.
Summit
1094 m
Other routes up Sgurr Choinnich Mor
Questions about this walk
- How long does Sgurr Choinnich Mor from Leanachan take?
- Most walkers take 7.5–10.5 hours for the 23.6 km route, which has 1,320 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 Leanachan, Leanachan Road (grid reference NN 211 792). 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. Paths and tracks for most of the way, then rough hill ground near the summit.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Sgurr Choinnich Mor (1094 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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