Sgurr Mhic Choinnich

Sgurr Mhic Choinnich rises above the steep slopes of rock and scree which form the headwall of Coire Lagan. It is not an easy peak for a hillwalker as the traverse to it along the Main Ridge, either from The Inaccessible Pinnacle or from Sgurr Alasdair, is not entirely straightforward, and the only option left is the ascent of the scree slopes at the head of Coire Lagan.

The walk up to this corrie starts either from the camp site at Loch Brittle, following the much repaired path directly uphill, or from the climbers' hut up the south side of the Allt Coire na Banachdich to the Eas Mor and along the path past Loch an Fhir-bhallaich to join the camp site path. Continue up the path on the north of the Allt Coire Lagan past the lochan to the foot of the scree slopes which rise towards the north-east corner of the corrie. Climb these slopes laboriously, two steps up and one down, seeking the most stable stones and boulders. Aim for the lowest point on the ridge above, not the slightly higher gap to its right. Once on the col, turn right and traverse the ridge which is narrow and exposed and has a few bits of difficult scrambling.

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