Sgùrr Chòinnich

Sgùrr Chòinnich, at 1,050 metres, stands above the headwall seen when travelling past Craig in Glen Carron, the first Munro reached on a fine circular route with neighbouring Sgùrr a' Chaorachain — not to be confused with Sgùrr Chòinnich Mòr in the Grey Corries, a completely different mountain.

The route starts from Craig, following a fine estate track through Glen Uig to the base of the mountains. From here, a circuit follows crests and corrie rims to reach both summits — the initial descent from Sgùrr Chòinnich towards the connecting bealach is fairly eroded, so care is needed, before crossing the grass-covered Bealach Coire Chòinnich to begin the climb up Sgùrr a' Chaorachain's rougher western shoulder.

The summit of Sgùrr Chòinnich offers fine views west towards Lurg Mhòr and Bidein a' Choire Sheasgaich, two of the remotest Munros in Scotland, along with a good look ahead to the day's remaining objectives.

The full circuit taking in both Munros from Craig is typically seven to nine hours; energetic parties often extend the day to the Munro Top of Bidean an Eòin Deirg further east, a shapely peak arguably superior to both Munros in the eyes of some regular visitors, or even as far as the additional Munro of Maoile Lunndaidh for those with time and fitness to spare.

The eroded descent from Sgùrr Chòinnich demands care, and the terrain beyond the main circuit towards Bidean an Eòin Deirg or Maoile Lunndaidh becomes genuinely remote and largely pathless — full navigation skills are valuable given the isolated nature of this whole area.

Parking at Craig is free; there is no public transport directly to the start, though the A890 through Glen Carron has occasional bus services.