Sgùrr Thuilm and Sgùrr nan Coireachan from Glenfinnan
Past the Glenfinnan Viaduct and up Glen Finnan to a horseshoe of two Munros.
- Distance
- 22.8 km
- Ascent
- 1430 m
- Time
- 7.5–10.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 963 m
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About this walk
Sgùrr Thuilm and Sgùrr nan Coireachan from Glenfinnan is a hard 22.8 km circular walk with 1,430 m of ascent, taking 7.5 to 10.5 hours. It starts at Glenfinnan (grid reference NM 907 808). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Sgurr Thuilm at 963 m. The start can be reached by public transport.
The walk starts by passing beneath the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct on the West Highland Line, then follows the track up Glen Finnan past Corryhully bothy.
It climbs Sgùrr Thuilm, then follows a rough, knobbly ridge west to Sgùrr nan Coireachan, before descending back into Glen Finnan.
Route
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1
Glen Finnan
Walk under the viaduct and follow the track up the glen past Corryhully bothy.
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2
Sgùrr Thuilm
Climb the ridge to Sgùrr Thuilm.
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3
Sgùrr nan Coireachan
Follow the rough ridge west to Sgùrr nan Coireachan, then descend back to the glen.
Summits
963 m
956 m
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does Sgùrr Thuilm and Sgùrr nan Coireachan from Glenfinnan take?
- Most walkers take 7.5–10.5 hours for the 22.8 km route, which has 1,430 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 Glenfinnan (grid reference NM 907 808). Car park at Glenfinnan (charge); very busy in summer.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Glenfinnan station on the West Highland Line. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Track, then steep slopes and a rough, knobbly ridge.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Sgurr Thuilm (963 m, Munro); Sgurr nan Coireachan (956 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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