Sgùrr na Cìche, Garbh Chìoch Mhòr and Sgùrr nan Coireachan
Three remote, rocky Munros at the head of Glen Dessarry, crowned by the sharp peak of Sgùrr na Cìche.
- Distance
- 30.8 km
- Ascent
- 1860 m
- Time
- 10–14 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 1040 m
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About this walk
Sgùrr na Cìche, Garbh Chìoch Mhòr and Sgùrr nan Coireachan is a hard 30.8 km circular walk with 1,860 m of ascent, taking 10 to 14 hours. It starts at Strathan, end of the Loch Arkaig road (grid reference NM 996 942). It climbs 3 listed hills, the highest Sgurr na Ciche at 1,040 m.
Sgùrr na Cìche, 'peak of the breast', is the most striking mountain of the Rough Bounds. From the road end at Strathan, the route walks up Glen Dessarry and climbs Sgùrr nan Coireachan.
A rough ridge, partly followed by an old dyke, leads over Garbh Chìoch Mhòr to Sgùrr na Cìche. The route returns to Glen Dessarry. A very long, rugged day; many people stay at A' Chùil bothy. 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
Glen Dessarry
Follow the track west up Glen Dessarry.
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2
Sgùrr nan Coireachan
Climb the steep slopes to the summit.
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3
The ridge
Follow the rough ridge west over Garbh Chìoch Mhòr to Sgùrr na Cìche, then descend to Glen Dessarry.
Summits
954 m
1013 m
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does Sgùrr na Cìche, Garbh Chìoch Mhòr and Sgùrr nan Coireachan take?
- Most walkers take 10–14 hours for the 30.8 km route, which has 1,860 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 Strathan, end of the Loch Arkaig road (grid reference NM 996 942). Limited parking near the road end; don't block the turning area.
- 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. Long glen track; steep, rough slopes; rocky, knobbly ridge.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Sgurr na Ciche (1040 m, Munro); Garbh Chioch Mhor (1013 m, Munro); Sgurr nan Coireachan (954 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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