The latest breakthroughs, research and news from the Met Office. [2], Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}57°00′25″N 5°24′25″W / 57.007°N 5.407°W / 57.007; -5.407, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sgurr_nan_Coireachan_(Glen_Dessarry)&oldid=919539243, Mountains and hills of the Northwest Highlands, Pages using infobox mountain with grid ref, Pages using infobox mountain with deprecated parameters, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 4 October 2019, at 08:26. Sunrise: 08:41; Sunset: 16:26. Rather cloudy with showers or longer periods of rain, sleet and snow. Minimum temperature -2 °C. For best viewing experience of this website, please enable JavaScript. Title image for the thread: Strathan 4 - Sgurr Mor to Sgurr na Ciche (Submitted by the_apprentice on 1st Jul 2009 ) Add another picture of Sgurr nan Coireachan [Glen Dessary] View all pictures of Sgurr nan Coireachan [Glen Dessary] All the walking routes up Sgurr nan Garbh Chioch Mhor was just across the way with mist filling Glen Dessary and a … Sgurr nan Coireachan (953 m) is a mountain in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. Who we are, what we do and organisational news. Light snow. UV: Low; – and happy to come with me. There are two large forests in the glen, and about halfway along the North side of the second of these, the forest line extends Northwards at the line of a stream called the Allt Coire nan Uth. Maximum temperature 5 °C. Sgurr nan Coireachan lies at the intersection of three ridges, W to Beinn Garbh (896m), E to Meall an Tarmachain (826m) leading to Sgurr Thuilm, and SE to Sgurr a Choire Riabhaich (852m). Cloudy. All the walking routes up Sgurr nan Showers or longer periods of rain and snow continuing to push across area on brisk north to northwest winds Thursday and Friday. Sunrise: 08:43; Sunset: 16:24. No pollen data. No pollen data. Mist changing to sunny intervals by lunchtime. Hubby G was available (this is rare!) To be on such a remote summit at 7am is a privilege. Day 1 - Sgurr na Ciche to Sgurr nan Coireachan ... We headed off early again from the end of the road and made our way back into Glen Dessary where a good track allowed for easy walking up to the estate houses in the glen. Atlantic low-pressure systems are expected to cross the south/central parts of the country at times, bringing rainfall and periods of slightly milder temperatures, and there will be a risk of snowfall on the boundary between the mild and cold air masses. The burn was easily forded and very shortly afterwards a tiny cairn indicated the start of the ascent of our first hill of the day - Sgurr nan Coireachan. Maximum daytime temperature: -6 degrees Celsius; Today. It lies in the Lochaber region, near the head of the remote Glen Dessarry. Pollution: Low; Sgurr Thuilm is a 963m Munro mountain in the Scottish Highlands. Munro, Marilyn, Murdo, HuMP, Sim, and Tump. Showers frequent and heavy at times through the morning, bringing the chance of some hail and thunder to the west. Minimum nighttime temperature: -10 degrees Celsius. No pollen data. Sunrise: 08:35; Sunset: 16:34. Sgurr nan Coireachan is a summit in the region or range in Scotland. Turning drier during the afternoon as bright and sunny spells multiply. Sgurr Thuilm 2.2 miles; Garbh Chioch Mhor 5.1 miles; Sgurr Nan Coireachan (Glen Dessary) 5.2 miles; Sgurr Na Ciche 5.4 miles; Strathan 5.4 miles; Camusrory 5.6 miles; Gulvain 6.2 miles; Sgurr Mor (1003m) 7.4 miles; Swordland 7.5 miles; Meall Buidhe (Highland) 7.8 miles With just the descent to go, we took one last glance down the valley and headed off Sgurr nan Coireachan to the south, into Glen Dessary. The goal was the three summits in Glen Dessary, that are accessed from the top of lovely Loch Arkaig. Sgurr nan Coireachan is a summit in the region or range in Scotland. Sgurr na Ciche's cone is the third and highest of the day's Munros and one of the shapeliest summits in Britain. Minimum nighttime temperature: -9 degrees Celsius. UV: Low; This area is affectionately known as The Rough Bounds of Knoydart and comprises many hills surrounding Glen Dessarry, Glen Kingie and Loch Quoich (now correctly named Loch Cuaich on newer maps). Descarrega el track GPS i segueix el recorregut de l'itinerari del sender des d'un mapa. Sunrise: 08:36; Sunset: 16:32. Heavy snow. Climbs usually start from Loch Arkaig to the east. Sgurr nan Coireachan is 953 metres high. Maximum daytime temperature: -4 degrees Celsius; I'd be lying if I said I didn't have a cheeky dip in the river to cool off. Heavy snow. UV: Low; First you need to create a Shortlist by adding desired properties from a It is a complex mountain with a second peak, An Eag (873m) and long ridges NNE and NE. Sgurr nan Coireachan (953 m) is a mountain in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. JavaScript is not enabled on this browser. 956m high. Sgurr Nan Coireachan (Glen Dessary) 7 day weather forecast including weather warnings, temperature, rain, wind, visibility, humidity and UV Northwesterly winds from this system are expected to bring frequent showers, particularly to north and west-facing coasts, and this will likely fall as snow over high level areas, and also down to lower levels at times. Minimum nighttime temperature: -5 degrees Celsius. Sunrise: 08:40; Sunset: 16:28. Maximum temperature 5 °C. There remains the potential for significant snowfall along the boundary between colder air to the north, and the milder air in the south, with the greatest risk across central and northern areas. Saturday 23 January. The NE ridge from An Eag leads over Sgurr Beag (890m) to Sgurr Mor more than 3km away. Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Sgurr nan Coireachan (Glen Dessary) Trevor Williams has walked, climbed & bagged Sgurr nan Coireachan (Glen Dessary). To add (or remove) your name and experiences on this page - Log On … Westerly breezes easing light and variable during the afternoon. Minimum nighttime temperature: -8 degrees Celsius. The target was the three summits in Glen Dessary, which are accessed from the end of beautiful Loch Arkaig. – and blissful to return with me. There may be weather warnings in force for the UK, Verification, impacts and post-processing, Climate information for international development, Science for Impacts, Resilience and Adaptation (SIRA), Atmospheric processes and parametrizations, Regional model evaluation and development, Environmental Hazard and Resilience Services, View all locations in Highlands & Eilean Siar, National Meteorological Library & Archive, Sgurr Nan Coireachan (Glen Dessary) (Highland). Tending to turn drier in south from evening. 9°C Sgurr nan coireachan (glen dessary) Temperature: 9°C (feels like 5°C) Weather: Heavy rain: Chances of Rain: 98% Wind … Sunrise: 08:38; Sunset: 16:30. https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/munros/sgurr-nan-coireachan-glen-dessary The round of Sgurr Thuilm and Sgurr nan Coireachan is quite a long walk, it took us eight-and-a-half hours to complete the 22.7km and 1,600m of ascent. Further south, there is a continued risk of unsettled conditions, with above-average rainfall and periods of slightly above average temperatures. Summit view from Sgurr nan Coireachan – our 6th of the Knoydart Munros Day 2 Descent. Thursday 21 January. UV: Low; Monday 25 January. Northern and central areas are more likely to be affected by wintry hazards during this period. Clear spells and a few well scattered and light showers through the evening and much of night. Sgurr nan Coireachan is 956 metres high. Friday 22 January. UV: Low; Everything you need to know about the forecast, and making the most of the weather. Sgurr na Ciche is the highest peak in the range and views from its summit are superb, with fantastic seaward panoramas over Eigg, Rhum, Skye and beyond to be enjoyed on clear days. Temperatures mostly rather cold, but closer to average near approaching lows in the south. Pollution: Low; THE MUNROS OF GLEN DESSARY By Andrew Bothies, Scottish Highlands Glen Dessary begins near the tidy tourism of the Caledonian Canal, somewhat north of Fort William past the Commando memorial. Minimum nighttime temperature: -9 degrees Celsius. The easiest approach to this Munro is to cross under the famous 'Harry Potter' railway viaduct at Glenfinnan (by pure fluke we were lucky to enjoy the steam train passing as we walked through). Maximum daytime temperature: -4 degrees Celsius; Maximum daytime temperature: -4 degrees Celsius; Mist changing to sunny intervals by lunchtime. It lies in the Lochaber region, near the head of the remote Glen Dessarry. Revised several times in the years since, most recently in 2012, the official list now features 282 peaks. Please choose your location from the nearest places to : Storm Christoph will bring heavy rain, snow and strong winds. Maximum daytime temperature: -2 degrees Celsius; Sgurr nan Coireachan is a 956m Munro mountain in the Scottish Highlands. Below is our weather report and 5 day forecast for Sgurr nan coireachan (glen dessary). Pollution: Low; Sgurr na Ciche, Garbh Chioch Mhor, Sgurr nan Coireachan 18 May 2017 A day long anticipated, the remote Glen Dessary munros, in the end a 10.5h day, 26 km, and 1700m of ascent. This banner text can have markup.. web; books; video; audio; software; images; Toggle navigation This will bring below-average temperatures to the north of the UK, with a greater than normal risk of wintry precipitation. This is the classic view down the south west ridge to Loch Nevis. Through this period there is a greater than average chance of cold spells spreading across the whole UK at times with the associated risk of wintry hazards. Confidence for this period is low, though there is a signal for weaker than average westerly winds and for Atlantic low-pressure systems to track further south than normal. Twenty miles to the west, the glen ends at a pass on the edge of some of the most rugged terrain in Britain – the Rough Bounds of Knoydart. Wednesday 20 January. Best chance of brighter spells towards Hebrides. 14 Template:Scottish Munros section 10-> Aonach air Chrith Creag a' Mhaim Creag nan Damh Druim Shionnach Garbh Chioch Mhòr Luinne Bheinn Maol Chinn-dearg Meall Buidhe, Knoydart Sgurr Mòr (Loch Quoich) Sgurr an Doire Leathain Sgurr an Lochain Sgurr nan Coireachan (Corryhully) Sgurr nan Coireachan (Glen Dessary) Spidean Mialach Light snow. Chris Smith became the first Member of Parliament to complete the Munros when he reached the summit of Sgùrr nan Coireachan on 27 May 1989. Hubby G was obtainable (that is uncommon!) We climbed this Munro after Sgurr nan Coireachan and returned following the River Finnan back to Glenfinnan one hot summers day. It was my third time up Sgurr na Ciche and the first one where I had a view! Sunday 24 January. UV: Low; A showery day with shifting mist, shafts of sunlight and dramatic views interspersed with cloud. Maximum daytime temperature: -5 degrees Celsius; A steep mountain with a mixture of rocky and grassy slopes, it is often climbed as part of the Sgurr na Ciche ridge. It is one of those mountains that is easily identified in distant views; now you've managed to climb it you should enjoy a magnificent view down the length of Loch Nevis. Sgurr nan Coireachan and Sgurr Thuilm are two Munros on a long twisting ridge at the head of Glen Finnan. No pollen data. They embrace Sgurr na Ciche (1040m), Garbh Chioch Mhor (1013m) and Sgurr nan Coireachan (953m). Easing winds. The Munros are mountains in Scotland with a height of over 3000ft and take their name from the first list of such hills published in 1891 by Victorian mountaineer Sir Hugh Munro, 4th Baronet of Lindertis. Outbreaks turning heavier and more frequent towards dawn Wednesday, as easterly breezes develop. New Users/How to Create a User Account User Login allows you to access your saved Shortlist of properties. The narrow single track road lived up to its reputation as it wriggles its way along Loch Arkaig undulating for 14 miles. Sunrise: 08:44; Sunset: 16:21. Light snow. UV: Low; Sgurr nan coireachan (glen dessary) Weather Report. Outbreaks dwindling Saturday. Ruta Glen Dessary: Sgurr Mor (1003m), Sgurr nan Coireachan (953m), Garbh Chioch Mhor (1013m), Sgurr na Ciche (1040m) de Senderisme a Sourlies, Scotland (United Kingdom). Maximum daytime temperature: -4 degrees Celsius; Sgurr nan Coireachan is the most easterly of three remote Munros at the head of Glen Dessarry. They include Sgurr na Ciche (1040m), Garbh Chioch Mhor (1013m) and Sgurr nan Coireachan (953m). Pollution: Low; No pollen data. Rather cold and unsettled conditions look likely for most of the UK, as a low pressure system remains to the northeast. Minimum nighttime temperature: -6 degrees Celsius. Pollution: Low; Minimum nighttime temperature: -5 degrees Celsius. A steep … Sunshine and showers today. Below is our weather report and 5 day forecast for Sgurr nan coireachan (glen finnan). Support your business with world-leading science and technology. Mallaig to Fort William - Sgurr nan Coireachan. Finnan ) showers frequent and heavy at times through the morning, bringing the of. A view long twisting ridge at the head of the weather, near head... Bringing the chance of some hail and thunder to the east, what do! 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