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Name:Garbh Chioch Bheag
Hill number:734
Height:968.3m / 3177ft
Parent (Ma):732  Garbh Chioch Mhor
Parent (SMC):732  Garbh Chioch Mhor
RHB Section:10B: Knoydart to Glen Kingie
County/UA:Highland
Catchment:Catchment Boundaries, Lochy, Ness
Watershed:Inner Moray Firth, Ardnamurchan Point to Lowestoft, Cardiff to Cape Wrath, Dover to Cape Wrath, Lowestoft to Duncansby Head, Land's End to John o' Groats, Greater Loch Linnhe, The Lizard to Dunnet Head
Class:Munro Top, High Hills of Britain, Subsimm
(MT,HHB,sSim)
Grid ref:NM 91808 95895
Summit feature:outcrop
Drop:28.1m
Col:940.2m  NM 9138 9612  
OS map sheet(s):(1:50k) 33 40
(1:25k) 398E
Observations:small pile of stones 50m WSW at NM 91763 95877 is about 20cm lower
Survey:Abney level/Leica RX1250
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Logged Descriptions  (logged by 405 users, only the latest 50 shown - Show all)ByDate of Ascent
4 munros west to east from Sgurr na Ciche to Sgurr Mor and Sgurr an Fhuarain Corbett from Loch Akraighummusg09/08/2023
Sgurr na Ciche, Garbh Chioch Mhor, Garbh Chioch Bheag, Sgurr nan Choireachan, An Eag, Sgurr Cos na Breachd-laoidh from Loch Arkaig. With Sue, Jack & Ellie.Geoff Briggs18/10/2022
4/6 A tough but amazing mountain day in the rugged fringes of Knoydart. Left the car with many others along the end of the public road at the west end of Loch Arkaig. Biked from there past Strathan, Glendessary Lodge to Upper Glendessary, altogether saving 10km of walking. Followed the usual track up the steep ridge of Sgurr nan Coireachan via its South Top, then steeply down to the Bealach and along the lovely rocky ridge over Garbh Chioch Bheag (and its E Top) and up to the second Munro Garbh Chioch Mor. Then steeply down to the next Bealach and up to the stunning Sgurr na Ciche, the highlight of the day. Finally, the long walk back, initially down the incredibly steep gully and then by the easy but never ending track back to the very welcome bike at Upper Glendessary. A perfect day for the hills with extensive all round views of the west Highlands and Islands. Altogether 27km with 1600m ascent, taking 10h 20m.silveracorn_alan03/06/2022
From Loch ArkaigHuwel12/07/2021
Tops in cloud - 12 hours - Upperward Mountaineering ClubTopsaswell20/07/2019
On kayak club outing with John, Janni, Rachael and LunaBigNick22/06/2019
Third of 8 tops (including the 4 Glen Dessary Munros) on an amazing 30+km, 2500m climbing day.mikejacobs11/08/2018
Completed the 4 Munroes on the ridge with Reg. Long days walkJamesSDonald08/08/2018
TGO Challenge 2018twg2712/05/2018
Weather fair.MountainMac20/08/2016
Long tiring day covering Sgurr an Fhuarain and all 4 Glendessary Munros on the ridge to and from Kinbreack bothy. Sunny, calm and perfect visibility.alexmaclennan18/06/2016
A retrospective log bagged after big brother Garbh Chioch Mhor. Onward to Loch ArkiagAndrew Simmons04/06/2016
Sgùrr nan Coireachan, Garbh Chioch Mhor & Sgùrr na Cìche with Anne Harrison John Aaron. Winter conditions underfoot.mproudfoot27/02/2016
With Brian. R on the way to the third Munro. Fab long ridge with much ascent and descent to the final Bealach.Play2End14/10/2015
Epic Knoydart - with SkyeScmccabe 16/09/2015
From end of minor road, a round of Sgurr nan Coireachan, Garbh Chioch Mhor, Sgurr na Ciche and tops on route.rhalstead23/06/2015
From Loch Arkaig road end. With Nigel.MorecambeMonkey23/06/2015
The descent to the col was straightforward - an obvious track to follow, albeit with care on the steep descent, then it was a very long slow pull up Garbh Chioch Beag alongside the amazing stone wall. I was definitely moving very slowly now and worrying about the heat and the risk of heat exhaustion. The views however were great in all directions and a highlight was an eagle appearing below me in Glen Dessary. Unfortunately it glided away rapidly westward before I could get a photo. Some cloud was beginning to appear to the west and north but most summits were untouched. I think I lost a bottle of lucozade along the way or had miscounted so I had to start conserving my fluids.langskill12/06/2015
First day of a five-day trip with DW & SL. Glendessarry - Sgurr na Ciche - Garbh Chioch Mhor - Sgurr nan Coireachan - Glendessarry. A very humid day, with no wind across the summits.AGWilliamson19/09/2014
ghaley02/05/2014
3 of 7: From Garbh Chioch Mhor.ChrisR02/06/2012
RHW24/03/2012
Long circuit from Strathanrjf3523/07/2011
On the way to GCMrobertphillips03/07/2011
selfdavidsbatty02/07/2011
With Steve, Rod, AndrewOik14/06/2011
With Grant, Rod and Andrew from Loch Arkaig, going out to Sgurr na Ciche and back over the ridge in perfect walking conditions. Took just under 10.5 hours! SS14/06/2011
Bike&hike from StrathanStrathcarron26/09/2010
Long day's walk from Sourlies, with Mike C, in dry, but misty conditionsbarnz4820/06/2010
CK SheilaS14/05/2010
Solo.Dangerous Dave08/06/2009
With Jeanettedickscroop28/04/2009
Completed from Glen Dressery, Sgurr na Ciche, Garbh Chioch Mhor, Sgurr nan Coireachan + 1 Top, 25km, 1600m in 9.5hrJamesSDonald11/12/2008
Veryhappybunny07/06/2008
Updating from way back!Simon Winton09/09/2007
With Mark & Keith, on way in to Sourlies bothy.Grinner25/08/2007
On attempt of all Munros and tops in 2007ancient brit05/07/2007
Crossed the col beyond Sgurr nan Coireachan. yorkie27/05/2007
See Sg nan Coireachan dbb17/05/2007
Estimated date - done with SimonAimless Rambler17/05/2007
Cycled in from Loch Arkaig road end, passed Srathan, through forest. Stalkers' path through, and up to the Feadan na Ciche, and onto Summit of Sgurr na Ciche. Return over Garbh Coich Mhor and Beag, then Sgurr nan Coireachan. Detour on cycle out to avoid wild pigs on the loose in forest near Strathan. With Mike N and Loafer Len.The Captain02/08/2006
Company: Martin Stewartiandesbottes15/10/2005
3 of 5: From the east top.ChrisR05/09/2005
t47redcon14/08/2005
With Mark.Jonathan Willingham12/07/2005
 yorkielad12/07/2005
After a bivvy in upper Glen Kingie at NM948953. A friend with had to return for work commitments so I left on my own at 04:25. Went up to the col and then to An Eag (873m). I continued to Sgùrr nan Coireachan (953m). There are bits of scrambling but the rock was dry. I continued westwards although the rock was damp or wet and care was needed. I reached the summit of Garbh Chioch Beag (968m), Garbh Chioch Mhòr (1013m) and Sgùrr na Ciche (1040m). The weather had remained dry.pwbellarby24/06/2005
Parked at Loch Arkaig: Glen Dessary, up to Feaden Gap. Sgurr na Ciche, Garbh Chioch Mhor, Garbh Chioch Beag, Sgurr nan Coireachan and back to Arkaig. A wet day!jigglybones04/06/2005
Emmerson RoundMountain Goat29/05/2004
Sgurr Mor, Sgurr nan Coireachan, Garbh Chioch Mor and Sgurr na Ciche plus 1 Top. 32km, +/-2200m, 12 hours.PGCE10/09/2003