Sgurr Choinnich
| Meaning: | From the Gaelic, mossy peak |
| Munro Region: | Glen Cannich to Glen Carron |
| Munro Number: | 139 |
| Height in Metres: | 999 metres |
| OS Map Reference: | OS Sheet 25, GR: 076446 |
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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- 1. Loch Lomond to Loch Tay
- 2. The River Tay to Rannoch Moor
- 3. Strath Orchy to Loch Leven
- 4. Loch Linnhe to Loch Ericht
- 5. The Drumochter Hills
- 6. The West Mounth: Blair Atholl to Braemar
- 7. The East Mounth: Glen Shee to Mount Keen
- 8. The Cairngorms
- 9. Glen Roy to the Monadhliath
- 10. Loch Eil to Glen Shiel
- 11. Glen Affric and Kintail
- 12. Glen Cannich to Glen Carron
- 13. Cuillin and Torridon
- 14. Loch Maree to Loch Broom
- 15. Loch Broom to Easter Ross
- 16. Coigach to Cape Wrath
- 17. The Islands
