Sgòr Gaibhre

Sgòr Gaibhre, at 955 metres, is a remote, largely unspectacular Munro above Loch Ossian in the heart of the Highlands, its eastern side notably steeper and craggier than the west, with the massive bulk of Ben Alder looming beyond.

The route starts from Corrour Station, following tracks around Loch Ossian past the striking modern Corrour Lodge before heading uphill towards Meall Nathrach Mòr, initially through heather that gives way to grass higher up for easier progress to the Munro Top of Sgòr Chòinnich. From here, descending south over grass and boulders to the grassy Bealach na Sgòr, a zig-zagging path climbs 150 metres to Sgòr Gaibhre's small summit cairn — a lovely spot with views over Loch Ericht and a fine sight of Schiehallion's pointed profile to the east. Some care is needed in poor visibility on the descent to this bealach, since steep ground drops away on the east side; heading north-west initially from the summit is the safer line.

Most walkers continue west-south-west to Càrn Dearg, following an obvious path downhill over grassy ground to the peaty, often soggy bealach of Màm Bàn ("white pass").

The combined round taking in both Munros from Corrour is around 13.7-22 kilometres depending on route choice, typically six to eight hours; an alternative approach from Rannoch Station via Beinn Pharlagain gives a longer horseshoe round Coire Eigheach, and some walkers combine a train ride to Corrour with a walk back to a car parked near Rannoch.

The featureless plateau terrain and the steep drop near the Bealach na Sgòr both demand genuine navigation care in poor visibility — several regular visitors report becoming disorientated in mist on this remote, largely pathless ground, so full route-finding skills are essential.

There is no road access to Corrour; trains run from Fort William or Glasgow via the West Highland Line, with limited services particularly in winter. Rannoch Station offers an alternative road-accessible starting point.