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Glenfinnan horseshoe Sgurr nan Coireachan and Sgurr Thuilm is a route in “The Glenfinnan ” region / range which is located in the Loch Eil to Glen Shiel area of the Scottish Highlands as defined by the Scottish Mountaineering Club.
This is a mainly circular route but there are parts where you need to retrace your footsteps These two munros Knoydart region which is wild landscape almost untouched by people. This is the usual approach Glenfinnan along the long private road along the side of the River Finnan upto Corryhully and then onto rough mountain terrain. The traverse Sgurr nan Coireachan (Glen Finnan) and Sgurr Thuilm from west to east makes an excellent excursion with some fine ridge
There are glorious views on the north overs to Knoydart.
A bike would be useful to reduce the walk to Corryhully
Distance: 21km / 13 miles
Ascent: 1370m / 4495 feet
Time: 7 hours plus
There are 2 munros on the
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NM90538086 9° N 3.5 (3.5) Start from the car park by the River Finnan and follow the long private road NM91118432 39° NE 1 (4.5) Bikes can be left here NM91778511 341° NNW 1.3 (5.8) Take the stalkers path on the left which leads upto Sgurr a'Choire Riabhaich NM91378631 318° NW 1 (6.8) Easy scrambling along a narrow ridge upto Sgurr a'Choire Riabhaich NM90698707 332° NNW 1.1 (7.9) From the subsidiary top continue along the boader ridge onto summit of Sgurr nan Choireachan NM902880 63° ENE 0.3 (8.2) The summit Sgurr nan Coireachan (Glen Finnan) NM90488814 76° ENE 0.6 (8.8) Follow a line ofold fence posts along a well defined ridge over Meall an Tarmachain NM91078828 96° E 1.1 (9.9) Over the peak Meall an Tarmachain NM92218815 116° ESE 1.1 (11) Over the peak Beinn Gharbh NM93208766 71° ENE 0.7 (11.7) From the 858 climb onto Sgurr Thuilm the last peak of the day NM939879 189° S 0.6 (12.3) The summit Sgurr Thuilm NM93818734 226° SW 1.7 (14) Descend along the long ridge Druim Coire a' Beithe NM92578617 207° SSW 0.2 (14.2) NM92468596 207° SSW 0.2 (14.4) Descend back into Glen Finnan & Corryhully and return back via incomming route
This month you MUST take ice axe and crampons, and have been taught how to use them. You also must have an awareness of avalanche danger and have a competent navigator
The details provided above are an aid to planning an expedition, but all distances, altitudes and bearings must be considered approximate. You must navigate with the appropriate map, a compass, your navigation skills and common sense.munro-madness.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.
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