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Sron a' Choire Ghairbh routes: 1 way to the top
Kilfinnan via the Cam BhealachHiking · 7.9 km one way · 900 m ascent · ~3h 5m · from Kilfinnan, near Laggan LocksModerate
Forest track along Loch Lochy, then a path up the glen to the Cam Bhealach and a zigzag stalkers' path to the summit ridge.
Near the start
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
Full Kilfinnan via the Cam Bhealach route guide
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sron a' Choire Ghairbh each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 936m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sron a' Choire Ghairbh each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days. Lying snow up to 1 cm deep.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:21, sunset 16:45
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:19 and starts 15:47. From the summit you see the sun 07:14 to 16:52.
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About Sron a' Choire Ghairbh
Sron a' Choire Ghairbh is the northern of the two Loch Lochy Munros, rising above the west side of the Great Glen. It reaches 936m (3,071 ft) and carries 621m of prominence, so the summit stands well clear of the hills around it. Meall na Teanga, the other Munro of the pair, sits 2.1 km to the south across the Cam Bhealach.
Most walkers start at Kilfinnan near Laggan Locks, follow the Great Glen Way through the forestry by the loch, then take the path up the glen to the Cam Bhealach. From the pass a stalkers' path zigzags up the steep slope to the summit ridge. You can return the same way or add Meall na Teanga from the bealach for a full day.
The summit looks down the length of Loch Lochy and across the Great Glen to the Ben Nevis range and the hills of Glen Garry. The ridge is grassy and easy to follow, but the slopes into the corries are steep, so take care descending in cloud.
Sron a' Choire Ghairbh is 936 m (3,072 ft) high with 621 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 295th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Sron a' Choire Ghairbh East Top (0.5 km), Meall a' Choire Ghlais (1.2 km) and Meall a' Choire Ghlais East Top (1.6 km).
Can you climb Sron a' Choire Ghairbh and Meall na Teanga together?
Yes. The Cam Bhealach links the two Munros, and most walkers climb both in one day from Kilfinnan.
Where do you park for Sron a' Choire Ghairbh?
Park at Kilfinnan, at the end of the minor road past Laggan Locks at the north end of Loch Lochy. Respect the signs and leave the turning space clear.
Is Sron a' Choire Ghairbh a Munro?
Yes. It is a Munro and a Marilyn, with 621m of prominence.
How hard is Sron a' Choire Ghairbh?
It is a steady hill day on good paths and grassy ground. The climb from the Cam Bhealach is steep, but you meet no scrambling.
How high is Sron a' Choire Ghairbh?
Sron a' Choire Ghairbh is 936 metres high with 621 metres of prominence.
Where is Sron a' Choire Ghairbh?
Sron a' Choire Ghairbh is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sron a' Choire Ghairbh?
Peakify lists 1 route for Sron a' Choire Ghairbh, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Sron a' Choire Ghairbh today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What weather information is shown for Sron a' Choire Ghairbh?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
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