Sgurr Choinnich

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Sgurr Choinnich is nearly always ascended together with its higher neighbour Sgurr a'Chaorachain. Sgurr Choinnich may be lower but it is the finer peak of the pair, with plenty of crags buttressing its elegant summit ridge.

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Region: Torridon

Altitude: 999 metres

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Detailed route description and map

Sgurr a'Chaorachain and Sgurr Choinnich from Achnashellach

Other routes and challenges

The approach via the Allt a' Chaonais given above is almost invariably used.

The extremely fit could combine the Walkhighlands route with the additional Munro of Maoile Lunndaidh, or with the Corbetts Sgurr nan Feartaig and Beinn Tharsuinn.

Walker-friendly accommodation in the area

Lochcarron Hotels

Lochcarron B&B

Lochcarron Cottages

Torridon Hostels

Panoramic summit view (click to open)


Sgurr Choinnich



Users' walk reports for Sgurr Choinnich

There are 1991 Walkhighlanders who have climbed Sgurr Choinnich. They have contributed 51 public walk reports including this summit. These are ordered below with the most popular ones first. The rightmost column shows how many summits were included in their report, which may help you to find the most relevant reports.

Title AuthorDate walked LikesHills
  05/05/2017  28 M10C1
  18/06/2016  24 M6C2
  14/02/2015  16 M6C4
  30/04/2017  13 M3
  18/04/2014  11 M7C4
  29/09/2013  11 M4C3
  21/05/2017  10 M2
  09/10/2012  10 M12C1
  27/02/2016  9 M2
  15/06/2014  8 M2
  12/09/2014  6 M2
  05/04/2013  6 M2
  12/05/2010  6 M5
  17/04/2017  5 M3
  30/05/2009  5 M2
  13/04/2019  4 M3
  22/10/2012  4 M2
  29/05/2012  4 M6C2
  18/04/2014  3 M3
  11/05/2013  3 M3C1
  06/04/2013  3 M3
  15/03/2008  3 M2C1
  26/08/2020  2 M2
  31/03/2019  2 M2
  18/10/2018  2 M2
  28/04/2014  2 M2
  15/10/2012  2 M3
  31/05/2011  2 M2
  13/08/2020  1 M2
  30/07/2020  1 M2
  02/06/2019  1 M2
  13/08/2018  1 M2
  20/05/2018  1 M5
  16/04/2016  1 M3
  15/06/2014  1 M2
  07/06/2014  1 M3
  06/11/2011  1 M2
  14/06/2011  1 M2
  19/07/2020  0 M2
  07/07/2019  0 M2
  29/07/2017  0 M3
  17/09/2016  0 M5
  25/07/2016  0 M2
  30/05/2015  0 M3
  11/10/2014  0 M3
  30/07/2014  0 M2
  06/07/2013  0 M3
  19/02/2013  0 M2
  25/07/2012  0 M5
  08/06/2012  0 M3
  25/06/1995  0 M3

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