Sgurr nan Coireachan (Glenfinnan)

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Sgurr nan Coireachan
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The north face of Sgurr nan Coireachan
Highest point
Elevation 956 m (3,136 ft) [1]
Prominence 234 m (768 ft)
Listing Munro, Marilyn
Coordinates 56°56′07″N5°26′55″W / 56.9354°N 5.4487°W / 56.9354; -5.4487 Coordinates: 56°56′07″N5°26′55″W / 56.9354°N 5.4487°W / 56.9354; -5.4487
Geography
Location Lochaber, Scotland
Parent range Northwest Highlands
OS grid NM902880
Topo map OS Landranger 40

Sgurr nan Coireachan (956 m) is a mountain in the Northwest Highlands, Scotland. It lies north of Glenfinnan in Lochaber.

One of a pair of neighbouring Munros (the other being Sgurr Thuilm), it is a steep and rocky peak with great views from its summit. It is usually climbed from its southern Glennfinnan side. [2]

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References

  1. "Sgurr nan Coireachan". hill-bagging.co.uk. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
  2. "walkhighlands Sgurr nan Coireachan". walkhighlands.co.uk. Retrieved 22 May 2019.