Craig via Allt a' Chonais up Sgurr a' Chaorachain: route map, distance and time
1,053 m · Highland
Sgurr a' Chaorachain is a 1053m Munro south of Glen Carron, climbed with Sgurr Choinnich from Craig on a high, remote ridge.
Forest track up the Allt a' Chonais glen, then a steep climb onto the ridge over Sgurr Choinnich to the summit.
Craig via Allt a' Chonais at a glance
| Distance | 12.3 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 1,143 m |
| Time up | 4h 20m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 6h 50m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Craig, Glen Carron |
| Start grid reference | NH 037 492 |
| Summit grid reference | NH 087 447 |
Craig via Allt a' Chonais map
The start (green) and the summit (blue). Peakify has no GPX track for this route yet, so follow the description and your map.
Height profile and getting to the start
How long Craig via Allt a' Chonais takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 3h 35m | 5h 35m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 4h 20m | 6h 50m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 5h 20m | 8h 25m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
- Today: sunrise 07:23, sunset 16:45. Start by 08:55 to be down before dark, allowing 6h 50m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:26, sunset 16:42. Start by 08:52 to be down before dark, allowing 6h 50m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Sgurr a' Chaorachain summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Sgurr a' Chaorachain right now. The main Sgurr a' Chaorachain page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Sgurr a' Chaorachain forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Northwest Highlands forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Sgurr a' Chaorachain
Sgurr a' Chaorachain is a 1053m Munro south of Glen Carron, climbed with Sgurr Choinnich from Craig on a high, remote ridge. More about Sgurr a' Chaorachain, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Munro, Marilyn.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Sgurr Choinnich (999 m), 1.1 km west
- Bidean an Eoin Deirg (1,047 m), 1.7 km east
Challenges that include Sgurr a' Chaorachain
More walks from Craig, Glen Carron
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Glen Carron direct up Moruisg
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NH 037 492, the summit at NH 087 447), what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
Craig via Allt a' Chonais: questions and answers
How far is Craig via Allt a' Chonais?
Craig via Allt a' Chonais is 12.3 km one way to the summit of Sgurr a' Chaorachain, with 1,143 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 24.6 km.
How long does Craig via Allt a' Chonais take?
About 4h 20m to the summit of Sgurr a' Chaorachain and 6h 50m there and back by Naismith's rule (5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent), before stops. A relaxed group takes nearer 8h 25m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Craig via Allt a' Chonais?
Craig via Allt a' Chonais starts from Craig, Glen Carron. The grid reference is NH 037 492.
Is Craig via Allt a' Chonais suitable for beginners?
Yes, for fit walkers on a clear day. Peakify grades it Moderate: a long climb on a made path, but the top is high, exposed and colder than the start. Turn back if the cloud comes down and you can't navigate.
What time should I start Craig via Allt a' Chonais today?
By 08:55 at the latest. Sunset on Sgurr a' Chaorachain today is 16:45, Craig via Allt a' Chonais takes about 6h 50m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Craig via Allt a' Chonais?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).