Sgùrr MhicChoinnich facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sgùrr MhicChoinnich |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 948.1 m (3,111 ft) |
| Prominence | c. 56 m |
| Listing | Munro |
| Naming | |
| English translation | MacKenzie's Peak |
| Language of name | Gaelic |
| Geography | |
| Location | Skye,  Scotland |
| Parent range | Cuillin |
| OS grid | NG450210 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 32, OS |
Sgùrr MhicChoinnich is a mountain on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. It is part of the Black Cuillin mountain range. This mountain is known as a Munro, which is a Scottish mountain over 3,000 feet (914.4 meters) high.
Like other mountains in the Black Cuillin, Sgùrr MhicChoinnich is mostly made of a dark rock called gabbro. This type of rock means there isn't much plant life growing on the mountain. The mountain gets its name from a famous mountain guide, John MacKenzie.
Climbing Sgùrr MhicChoinnich
Reaching the top of Sgùrr MhicChoinnich is an exciting adventure. It's a challenging climb, even for experienced hikers.
The Main Path
The most common way to climb Sgùrr MhicChoinnich starts from Coire Lagan. You first walk up the An Stac scree slopes. Scree is a loose pile of small, broken rocks. These slopes lead you to a bealach, which is a low point or pass between two mountains. This bealach is located between Sgùrr MhicChoinnich and another mountain called Sgùrr Dearg.
From the bealach, you need to do some scrambling. Scrambling means climbing over rocks using both your hands and feet. The path up the north ridge of Sgùrr MhicChoinnich is quite exposed, meaning there are steep drops on either side. It's considered a Grade 2 scramble, which means it's more difficult than a regular hike but not quite rock climbing.
Other Routes
The south side of Sgùrr MhicChoinnich is very steep. It drops sharply down to another bealach between Sgùrr MhicChoinnich and Sgùrr Thearlaich. One famous climbing route on this side is called King's Chimney. It's a very difficult rock climb.
However, there's a special path called Collie's Ledge. This ledge goes around the western side of the mountain. It's a Grade 2 scramble and helps climbers avoid the difficult King's Chimney. Finding Collie's Ledge can be tricky, but it's often used by mountaineers who are trying to climb the entire Cuillin ridge.
External links
- 360 Virtual Tours 360 Routes.com
See also
In Spanish: Sgurr Mhic Choinnich para niños
