Sgùrr nan Coireachan (Glenfinnan)

Sgùrr nan Coireachan, at 956 metres, is the westerly and lower of the two Glenfinnan Munros — not to be confused with the identically-named Munro above Loch Arkaig near Sgùrr na Cìche — but by most accounts the finer summit and better viewpoint of the two.

Reached from Sgùrr Thuilm via a knobbly ridge with several rocky bumps, now well-pathed to ease the traverse, the route crosses Beinn Gharbh and Meall an Tarmachan (the latter with a steep nose passable on either side) before the final ascent begins, with a great view opening towards the wild head of Loch Morar. The cylindrical trig point marks the summit — lower than Sgùrr Thuilm but widely regarded as offering the finer views, taking in the Small Isles and Skye on clear days.

From here, the route descends the broad south-east ridge, rising slightly to the minor peak of Sgùrr a' Choire Riabhaich before the ridge drops very steeply down slopes of grass and broken rock — a path swings right at this point, making an eroded but manageable descent before cutting back to rejoin the ridge below the steep section. Further down, a well-graded historic stalkers' path, previously used by horses, descends in zig-zags across the east flank of the ridge, leading back to the main glen track and Corryhully for the return to Glenfinnan.

An alternative approach uses an old stalkers' path ascending from the head of Gleann an Obain Bhig, west of Glen Pean, for those tackling the mountain from the quieter Loch Arkaig side.

The combined Glenfinnan round taking in both Munros is around 23 kilometres, typically seven to nine hours — a genuinely demanding day despite good paths for much of the route.

The steep descent below Sgùrr a' Choire Riabhaich requires care, particularly in wet conditions, and full navigation skills are recommended for this descent route in poor visibility — the ridge overall offers grand views but sustained, rocky terrain that shouldn't be underestimated.

Parking at Glenfinnan is chargeable; Glenfinnan has both a train station on the West Highland Line and a bus service from Fort William.