Glenfinnan via Corryhully and the south ridge up Sgurr Thuilm: route map, distance and time
963 m · Highland
Sgurr Thuilm is a 963m Munro at the head of Glen Finnan, climbed from Glenfinnan with Sgurr nan Coireachan in a round over the glen.
Track up Glen Finnan past the viaduct to Corryhully bothy, then up the rough south ridge to the summit.
Glenfinnan via Corryhully and the south ridge at a glance
| Distance | 10.4 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 1,006 m |
| Time up | 3h 45m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 5h 50m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Glenfinnan, near the visitor centre |
| Start grid reference | NM 898 809 |
| Summit grid reference | NM 939 879 |
Glenfinnan via Corryhully and the south 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
Near the start
- The Dining Car0.0 km
- Glenfinnan Coffee0.5 km
- NTS Glenfinnan Monument View Café0.9 km
- Public toilets0.9 km
- Public toilets0.9 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long the Glenfinnan via Corryhully and the south ridge takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 3h 5m | 4h 50m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 3h 45m | 5h 50m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 4h 35m | 7h 15m |
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 16:47. Start by 09:57 to be down before dark, allowing 5h 50m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:25, sunset 16:45. Start by 09:55 to be down before dark, allowing 5h 50m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Sgurr Thuilm summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Sgurr Thuilm right now. The main Sgurr Thuilm page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Sgurr Thuilm forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS West Highlands forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Sgurr Thuilm
Sgurr Thuilm is a 963m Munro at the head of Glen Finnan, climbed from Glenfinnan with Sgurr nan Coireachan in a round over the glen. More about Sgurr Thuilm, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Munro, Marilyn.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Streap (909 m), 1.8 km south-east
Challenges that include Sgurr Thuilm
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NM 898 809, the summit at NM 939 879), 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.
Glenfinnan via Corryhully and the south ridge: questions and answers
How far is the Glenfinnan via Corryhully and the south ridge?
The Glenfinnan via Corryhully and the south ridge is 10.4 km one way to the summit of Sgurr Thuilm, with 1,006 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 20.8 km.
How long does the Glenfinnan via Corryhully and the south ridge take?
About 3h 45m to the summit of Sgurr Thuilm 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 15m for the round trip.
Where do you park for the Glenfinnan via Corryhully and the south ridge?
The Glenfinnan via Corryhully and the south ridge starts from Glenfinnan, near the visitor centre. The grid reference is NM 898 809.
Is the Glenfinnan via Corryhully and the south ridge 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 the Glenfinnan via Corryhully and the south ridge today?
By 09:57 at the latest. Sunset on Sgurr Thuilm today is 16:47, The Glenfinnan via Corryhully and the south 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 Glenfinnan via Corryhully and the south ridge?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).