Sgurr an Fhuarain

Height	901m
Prominence	183m
Meaning	peak of the spring
Lists	Corbetts, 20
Location	Rough Bounds and Glen Kingie, Knoydart and the Rough Bounds
Grid Ref	NM987979
Lat/Lon	57.02887, -5.31787

Standing above the head of Glen Kingie, Sgurr an Fhuarain is a pyramidical hill with a long grass-covered ridge connecting it to its higher neighbour Sgurr Mor

Most hillwalkers will climb Sgurr an Fhuarain with its Munro neighbour Sgurr Mor from Glen Dessarry to the south. From this direction there are also options to add in another peak or two, Sgurr Cos na Breachd-laoidh and Fraoch Bheinn being the most obvious.

A longer and more interesting approach heads in from Glen Kingie biking along a forest track to the foot of the coire between Gairich and Sgurr an Fhuarain, from where stalkers paths travel up much of the hillsides.

An epic challenge traversing Sgurr an Fhuarain and the peaks and ridges of the Rough Bounds of Knoydart while hiking a circular route around Loch Quoich makes for a long day - or two if you fancy a bivvi !

Routes up Sgurr an Fhuarain

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Gairich and Sgurr Mor from Glen Kingie
	South of Loch Quoich, fine forestry and estate tracks enable the use of a bike to travel along Glen Kingie, from where a delightful route following paths and ridges reaches the summits of Gairich, Sgurr an Fhuarain and Sgurr Mor. Peaks : 2 Munros, 1 Corbett Ascent : 2245m (7370ft) Distance : 49km (30m) Time : 9:05hr

Rough Bounds from Loch Quoich
	From Loch Quoich Dam, a hike up Gairich is followed by a challenging route following well defined paths and stalkers tracks along crests to Sgurr na Ciche, the highest peak in the Rough Bounds of Knoydart. Peaks : 5 Munros, 1 Corbett Ascent : 3240m (10630ft) Distance : 39km (24m) Time : 15:05hr

Sgurr Mor and Sgurr an Fhuarain
	From the western end of Loch Arkaig, stalker's tracks and paths lead to the base of steep grassy slopes above which stand Sgurr Mor and Sgurr an Fhuarain on the edge of the Rough Bounds of Knoydart. Peaks : 2 Munros Ascent : 1500m (4920ft) Distance : 21km (13m) Time : 7:45hr

Nearby hills and mountains

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