Sgurr Choinnich

One of two mountains (the other being Sgurr a' Chaorachain) which are about six kilometres from Glen Carron on its south-east side, and overlook the head of Loch Monar. Together with Bidean an Eoin Deirg, which is the east top of Sgurr a' Chaorachain, they form an east-west ridge on the north side of Loch Monar. Of the three peaks, Bidean an Eoin Deirg is the most prominent in distant views because of its sharp-pointed summit which drops steeply to the north.

Approach from Craig in Glen Carron up the private road (which is a right of way) beside the Allt a' Chonais as far as Pollan Buidhe. Cross the river and follow the path south-west to the Bealach Bhearnais. From there climb the west ridge of Sgurr Choinnich. Go south-east along the level summit ridge for 200 metres and turn left down a steep ridge to reach the col below Sgurr a' Chaorachain. Climb the broad ridge to the level stony summit of that peak. A short diversion eastwards leads out to Bidean an Eoin Deirg and back again. Descend the north ridge of Sgurr a' Chaorachain and where it turns north-east go north-west down steep grassy slopes to return to the Allt a' Chonais.

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