Sgurr nan Coireachan (Glen Dessarry)

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Sgurr nan Coireachan
Looking to the summit of Sgurr Nan Coireachan - geograph.org.uk - 1254723.jpg
The summit of Sgurr nan Coireachan
Highest point
Elevation 953 m (3,127 ft) [1]
Prominence 220 m (720 ft)
Listing Munro, Marilyn
Geography
Location Lochaber, Scotland
Parent range Northwest Highlands
OS grid NM933958
Topo map OS Landranger 33, 40

Sgurr nan Coireachan (953 m) is a mountain in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. It lies in the Lochaber region, near the head of the remote Glen Dessarry.

A steep mountain with a mixture of rocky and grassy slopes, it is often climbed as part of the Sgurr na Ciche ridge. Climbs usually start from Loch Arkaig to the east. [2]

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References

  1. "Sgurr nan Coireachan". hill-bagging.co.uk. Retrieved 4 June 2019.
  2. "walkhighlands Sgurr nan Coireachan". walkhighlands.co.uk. Retrieved 4 June 2019.

Coordinates: 57°00′25″N5°24′25″W / 57.007°N 5.407°W / 57.007; -5.407