Sgùrr Chòinnich Mòr

Sgùrr Chòinnich Mòr, at 1,094 metres, is the most shapely peak of the Grey Corries — a striking pyramidal summit at the western end of the range's classic ridge traverse.

Reached from Stob Coire an Laoigh via the Munro Top of Stob Coire Easain, the route descends a well-defined ridge south-west to the wide Bealach Coire Easain — the lowest point of the ridge since Stob Choire Claurigh, from where the ascent ahead looks daunting but proves less severe than expected. A steep climb up a fine ridge leads to Sgùrr Chòinnich Mòr's summit, marked by a small cairn, with two curious five-foot-deep trenches in the rock just before the top — worth noting in poor visibility, since it would be easy to stray into one.

The return typically retraces the ridge back over Stob Coire Easain to rejoin the main Grey Corries traverse; for those tackling the full round, the descent continues north on grassy ground over Beinn na Socaich (easily bypassed on its western side) towards a dammed lochan and eventually back to Corriechoille via forestry tracks.

The full traverse of the main three Munros — Stob Choire Claurigh, Stob Coire an Laoigh, and Sgùrr Chòinnich Mòr — from Corriechoille is around 20-24 kilometres with substantial ascent, typically eight to ten hours; the epic Lochaber Traverse extends this considerably further onto the Aonachs and eventually Ben Nevis for the exceptionally ambitious, though the ground from the Sgùrr Chòinnich Beag bealach up to Stob Coire Bhealaich is notably tricky.

The ridge here is rough and rocky with genuine exposure in places, and the trenches near the summit demand attention in mist — full navigation and sustained fitness are essential given the length and remoteness of this classic traverse.

Parking at Corriechoille is free but limited; there is no public transport directly to the start, though Spean Bridge has both rail and bus connections.