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The frosted west ridge of Sgùrr Choinnich above a rough glen, under a blue sky.
The Fannichs and Strathcarron

Sgurr Choinnich

A Munro of 999 metres, number 139 of the 282.

Photograph by Nick Bramhall (CC BY-SA 2.0)

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The hill

Sgurr Choinnich, 999 metres, is one of four hills that Forestry and Land Scotland names from its Craig forest, on the A890 in the Highlands.

It spells the hill Sgurr Choinich, gives the name as "the mossy peak", and names it in one sentence with its neighbour Sgurr a' Chaorachain.

Starts from
Forestry and Land Scotland's Craig car park, on the A890, which it gives as the start for this hill. Out on the hill there are no waymarkers or signposts.
Stalking
Mountaineering Scotland's deer stalking page says how to find out about stalking. Where nothing is posted, it asks walkers to follow any local signs or go with caution in the stalking season.
Under snow
There is no avalanche forecast for this hill, but that does not mean there is no risk under snow. The Scottish Avalanche Information Service's full winter forecasts for its six areas begin on 17 December 2026.
Car park
The Craig car park is just off the A890 in the village of Craig, and parking is free. The nearest postcode Forestry and Land Scotland gives, IV54 8YU, is centred on Achnashellach station, about 2¼ miles to the west, not on the car park.
Train and bus
Achnashellach station is a request stop: some or all trains call there only if asked. There is a limited bus service, and Traveline Scotland has the times.
Toilets and food
For toilets and places to eat, go to Achnasheen or Lochcarron.
On the hill today
0° to 3°Cloudy on the summit, 999 m. Feels like −4° in the wind.

South-west wind to 6 mph, gusting 12
Dry, or nearly
Light from 7.58am to 6.13pm, ten hours

Sun 18Cloudy0° to 4° on top · 10 mph, gusts 21
Mon 19Cloudy−3° to 6° on top · 6 mph, gusts 13
Tue 20Drizzle−4° to 6° on top · 5 mph, gusts 10

A weather model's forecast for the height of the summit, not a report from the hill. Read the mountain forecast the evening before: Northwest Highlands forecast, Sgurr Choinnich.

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Going another day?

Choose the day you mean to climb.Near or far: the light you will have, and what the summit is likely to be doing.

Photographs by Nick Bramhall (CC BY-SA 2.0)

This is remote, rugged country and you'll need the right equipment and clothing whichever route you choose.Forestry and Land Scotland, which keeps the Craig forest and its car park
Before you go

Carry

  • A paper map and a compass, and the skill to use them
  • Waterproofs, warm layers, hat and gloves
  • Food and drink
  • A head torch, a whistle and a first aid kit
  • A survival bag
  • Boots with a good grip

Under snow and ice this is a different day, with short light and the risk of avalanche. It needs an ice axe, crampons, winter boots and the skill to use them.

If something goes wrong

  • Dial 999, ask for the police, then mountain rescue
  • Give a six-figure grid reference: the summit is NH 076 446
  • Say how many are hurt, how many are with you, and your number
  • Register to text 999 before the day: text the word register to 999

The summit is optional. Turning back is the right decision whenever the cloud, the wind or the light say so.

How to call for help in the hills · Safety and skills for the hills · ThinkWINTER

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For the route itself, take the map and read these.

Next along: Sgurr a' Chaorachain, Bidein a' Choire Sheasgaich, Lurg Mhor, Moruisg. Checked on 10 October 2026. The facts on this page are Forestry and Land Scotland's, National Rail's and Mountaineering Scotland's; the forecasts are the Mountain Weather Information Service's, the Met Office's and the Scottish Avalanche Information Service's. Height and position from The Database of British and Irish Hills, v18.3, adapted, CC BY 4.0. This page is not a route description and does not replace a map.