Sgùrr nan Coireachan (Glen Dessary)

Sgùrr nan Coireachan, at 953 metres, is the most easterly of the three Glen Dessarry Munros — not to be confused with the other Sgùrr nan Coireachan near Glenfinnan — and the final summit of the classic "Silent Ridge" traverse alongside Sgùrr na Cìche and Garbh Chioch Mhòr.

Reached from Garbh Chioch Mhòr via Garbh Chioch Bheag and the Bealach Coire nan Gall, a line of old iron fence posts guides the ascent up the mountain's western shoulder — fairly steep but without any real difficulties, crossing a patch of boulderfield just before the summit. The top offers great views back along the ridge just traversed to Garbh Chioch Mhòr, Sgùrr na Cìche, and the Knoydart hills beyond.

Two options exist for the return to Glen Dessarry: the less steep route retraces to Bealach Coire nan Gall and traces the Allt a' Bhealaich down through bracken to a rough path by the forests; alternatively, the south ridge can be descended directly towards the confluence of the Allt Coire nan Uth and the Allt a' Ghiubhais, a route that can also be used in reverse as a shorter, more direct ascent for those tackling Sgùrr nan Coireachan alone or wanting to begin the day differently.

The full three-Munro traverse — Sgùrr na Cìche, Garbh Chioch Mhòr, and Sgùrr nan Coireachan — from Loch Arkaig is around 24-26 kilometres with roughly 1,700 metres of ascent, typically ten to twelve hours; a mountain bike can usefully shorten the long glen approach on either the north or south side tracks.

The long walk back down Glen Dessarry after already covering the full ridge should not be underestimated — several regular visitors specifically mention the tedium of this final stretch on tired legs — and full navigation skills remain valuable given the remote nature of this whole area.

Parking at Loch Arkaig is free but limited; there is no public transport to the start.