Sgùrr a' Choire Ghlais

Sgùrr a' Choire Ghlais reaches an elevation of 1083 meters, featuring two prominent cairns that mark its position between Glen Strathfarrar and Glen Orrin.

The mountain received its classification as a Munro, Marilyn, and Murdo based on stringent height and prominence requirements established by Scottish mountaineering societies.

The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Rocky Peak of the Grey Corrie', reflecting the traditional language preservation in Highland mountain nomenclature.

Access to the summit requires a 10-mile trek through Glen Strathfarrar, with special permission needed to drive along the private road leading to the starting point.

North of this mountain summit, no higher ground exists until reaching the Fannich mountains, making it a natural viewpoint across the northern Scottish landscape.

Location: Highland

Elevation above the sea: 1,083 m

GPS coordinates: 57.44371,-4.90297

Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:57