The Strathfarrar Munros
Four Munros along the north side of Glen Strathfarrar, a private glen with limited access by car.
- Distance
- 26.7 km
- Ascent
- 1630 m
- Time
- 9–12 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 1084 m
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About this walk
The Strathfarrar Munros is a hard 26.7 km circular walk with 1,630 m of ascent, taking 9 to 12 hours. It starts at Glen Strathfarrar (grid reference NH 307 396). It climbs 4 listed hills, the highest Sgurr a' Choire Ghlais at 1,084 m.
Glen Strathfarrar is a beautiful glen with a private road: a gate at Inchmore limits the number of cars and the hours, so check the current arrangements before you go.
The route climbs Sgùrr na Ruaidhe and follows the long ridge west over Carn nan Gobhar and Sgùrr a' Choire Ghlais to Sgùrr Fhuar-thuill, before descending back to the glen road.
Route
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1
Sgùrr na Ruaidhe
Climb from the glen road to Sgùrr na Ruaidhe.
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2
The ridge
Follow the ridge west over Carn nan Gobhar and Sgùrr a' Choire Ghlais to Sgùrr Fhuar-thuill.
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3
Back to the glen
Descend to the glen road and walk back.
Summits
993 m
992 m
1084 m
1049 m
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does The Strathfarrar Munros take?
- Most walkers take 9–12 hours for the 26.7 km route, which has 1,630 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 Glen Strathfarrar (grid reference NH 307 396). Parking areas along the private glen road (access by permit at the Inchmore gate; limited hours).
- 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. Stalkers' paths; long, high ridges; a walk back along the glen road.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Sgurr a' Choire Ghlais (1084 m, Munro); Sgurr Fhuar-thuill (1049 m, Munro); Sgurr na Ruaidhe (993 m, Munro); Carn nan Gobhar (992 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. Vehicle access to Glen Strathfarrar is controlled by a gate with limited opening hours.
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