Glen Strathfarrar ridge up Sgurr a' Choire Ghlais: route map, distance and time
1,084 m · Highland
Sgurr a' Choire Ghlais is a 1084m Munro and the highest of the four Glen Strathfarrar Munros, climbed with its neighbours in one long ridge walk.
Climb from the glen onto the eastern end of the ridge, then follow the crest west over the Munros. A long day on grass and rock.
Glen Strathfarrar ridge at a glance
| Distance | 9.7 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 1,152 m |
| Time up | 3h 50m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 5h 50m, down the same way |
| Grade | Hard |
| Start | Inchvuilt, Glen Strathfarrar |
| Start grid reference | NH 229 386 |
| Summit grid reference | NH 258 430 |
Glen Strathfarrar ridge 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 the Glen Strathfarrar ridge takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 3h 10m | 4h 45m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 3h 50m | 5h 50m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 4h 45m | 7h 10m |
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 07:22, sunset 16:43. Start by 09:53 to be down before dark, allowing 5h 50m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:25, sunset 16:41. Start by 09:51 to be down before dark, allowing 5h 50m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Sgurr a' Choire Ghlais summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Sgurr a' Choire Ghlais right now. The main Sgurr a' Choire Ghlais page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Sgurr a' Choire Ghlais forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Northwest Highlands forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Sgurr a' Choire Ghlais
Sgurr a' Choire Ghlais is a 1084m Munro and the highest of the four Glen Strathfarrar Munros, climbed with its neighbours in one long ridge walk. More about Sgurr a' Choire Ghlais, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Munro, Marilyn.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Creag Ghorm a' Bhealaich (1,030 m), 1.4 km west
- Sgurr Fhuar-thuill (1,049 m), 2.4 km west
Challenges that include Sgurr a' Choire Ghlais
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NH 229 386, the summit at NH 258 430), 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.
Glen Strathfarrar ridge: questions and answers
How far is the Glen Strathfarrar ridge?
The Glen Strathfarrar ridge is 9.7 km one way to the summit of Sgurr a' Choire Ghlais, with 1,152 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 19.4 km.
How long does the Glen Strathfarrar ridge take?
About 3h 50m to the summit of Sgurr a' Choire Ghlais and 5h 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 7h 10m for the round trip.
Where do you park for the Glen Strathfarrar ridge?
The Glen Strathfarrar ridge starts from Inchvuilt, Glen Strathfarrar. The grid reference is NH 229 386.
Is the Glen Strathfarrar ridge suitable for beginners?
Not as a first mountain. Peakify grades it Hard: steep, rough ground where a slip matters. Build up on an easier route first.
What time should I start the Glen Strathfarrar ridge today?
By 09:53 at the latest. Sunset on Sgurr a' Choire Ghlais today is 16:43, The Glen Strathfarrar ridge takes about 5h 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 the Glen Strathfarrar ridge?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).