Sgùrr a' Chaorachain

Sgùrr a' Chaorachain, at 1,053 metres, stands on a long ridge stretching between Glen Uig and the western end of Loch Monar, sitting between the Munro Sgùrr Chòinnich and the striking Munro Top of Bidean an Eòin Deirg. It should not be confused with the Corbett of the same name above the Bealach na Ba on the Applecross peninsula.

The route starts from Craig in Glen Carron, following a fine, cycleable estate track through Glen Uig to the foot of the mountains. From here, a circular hillwalking route follows crests and corrie rims, typically climbing Sgùrr Chòinnich first before crossing to Sgùrr a' Chaorachain — the initial climb up its western shoulder from the connecting bealach is quite rough, with some clambering over rocky terrain, before the slope eases higher up towards the summit, marked by the remains of a trig point within a circular stone dyke on a grass-covered plateau.

To the east lies Bidean an Eòin Deirg, a Munro Top, very shapely and well worth the roughly 1.5-kilometre detour along the rim of Coire an Lochain Ghaineamhaich and Coire Dearg Mòr for the fine views eastward — some regard this peak as arguably superior to both neighbouring Munros, and it was in fact one of the original Munros on Sir Hugh's 1891 list before later reclassification.

For the extremely fit, Maoile Lunndaidh lies further east and can be added with only around 600 metres of additional ascent, requiring a return to Sgùrr a' Chaorachain before descending north-east to Drochaid Mhuilich and the base of Càrn nam Fiaclan.

The round trip taking in both Munros from Craig is typically seven to nine hours; extending to Bidean an Eòin Deirg or the full Maoile Lunndaidh add-on makes for a considerably longer, more serious day.

The descent options from Sgùrr a' Chaorachain's northern shoulder are pathless and steep in places, and the connecting terrain to Bidean an Eòin Deirg crosses genuinely remote ground — full navigation skills are essential 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.