Sgurr nan Coireachan (Glen Finnan)
| Height | Grid Ref. | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 956 mt. | NM902880 | Skoor nern Korrachun | Rocky peak of the corries |
| Location | Access | ||
| Loch Eil to Glen Shiel |
Glenfinnan, tel: 01397 722203 |
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Sgurr nan Coireachan (Glen Finnan) is munro number Two Hundred and Six
Mountain Description for Sgurr nan Coireachan (Glen Finnan)
Sgurr nan Coireachan (Glen Finnan) is an munro in Scotand and is located in the area Loch Eil to Glen Shiel as defined by SMC
(and lies in region known as Glenfinnan )
Sgurr nan Coireachan is one of the 2 munros which forms the Glenfinnan horseshoe standing at the head of Glen Finnan arcing around the deep Coire Thollaidh & Coire a' Bheithe. From the north Sgurr nan Coireachan is seen a huge barrier with wild corries craggy in places dropping into Glen Pean. The Sgurr Thuilm lies on the western end of the ridge with is connected by serveral tops and is normally climbed on the same outing.
Access is usually from Glen Finnan via a narrow south-eastern ridge onto Sgurr a Choire Riabhaich and then a continuation onto the summit which is marked with a stone enclosure and trig point. Alternatively ascent can be made from Glen Dessary /Glen Pean on the north side via Meall an Tarmachain.
Routes
| Route Name | Distance (m / km) | Ascent (ft /mt) |
|---|---|---|
| Sgurr nan Coireachan and Sgurr Thuilm | 13 / 21 | 4495 / 1370 |
Useful Maps
| Thumbnail | Price | Map Name |
|---|---|---|
![]() | £6.35 | Mallaig and Glenfinnan, Loch Shiel (Landranger Maps) (Landranger Maps) |
![]() | £8.29 | Loch Morar and Mallaig (Explorer Maps) |


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