The Grey Corries have 4 Munros and 8 Munro Tops. This track visits 3 of the Munros and 7 of the Tops. It omits the Munro Sgurr Choinnich Mór and the Munro Top, Sgurr Choinnich Beag.
The Grey Corries are an interesting range of hills that run from Glen Spean to Glen Nevis. Formed of Grey Quartzite, from a distance, their extensive slopes seem to be snow covered. There are several ways to enjoy them. If transport can be arranged, then starting from near Coirechoillle and walking south east to finish in Glen Nevis is probably the ideal way to experience their delights. Being unable, on this occasion, to arrange such transport, this track begins and ends at NN 2557 7884 where good parking is available. The track from Coirechoille to this parking spot becomes progressively rougher as one nears the start point. It’s not a place to bring your vintage Rolls Royce. Maximum speed driving this stretch is 5 mph in first gear, and even then, be prepared for a bumpy journey.
Heading South West towards the Lairig Leacach on a landrover track, this track passes the wooden statue of the Wee Minister with it’s collection box, where contributions can be made to support the local Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team. After a few kms, the track reaches the Lairig Leacach bothy, crosses the Allt a’Chuil Choirean and then ascends the easy grassy slopes of the NW ridge of Stob Bán. The track then follows a path that zig zags up steeper ground to reach Munro Stob Bán’s 977m summit at NN2667 7238.

Stob Bán from Stob a Choire Leith
Stob Choire Claurigh, the 15th highest Munro is now reached by first descending North West, then North to a col at NN264 729, then ascending almost 370m from the col at 810m, to the summit at 1177m, NN2620 7387.

Stob Choire Claurigh from Stob Coire Cath na Sine
The track then heads north before heading north east to visit Stob Coire na Ceannain 1123m, NN2678 7458. There are great views from Stob Coire na Ceannain but don’t expect to be able to rush out and back to it. The ground demands care and patience. Returning to the main ridge, the track heads north again to visit Stob Coire na Gaibhre,958m at NN26097570.. If dropping your rucksack to lighten your burden for the visit to Stob Coire na Gaibhre, be sure to make a good note of its location so that it can be easily found afterwards.
Stob Coire na Ceannain from Stob Coire na Gaibhre
The track returns to Stob Choire Claurigh before heading South West to the Munro, Stob Coire an Laoigh, 1116m, at NN2398 7252, passing over the Munro tops of Stob a’Choire Leith 1105m, at NN2568 7365, Stob Coire Cath na Sine, 1079m, at NN2524 7304, and Caisteal, 1106m, at NN2467 7293 on the way.
Two tops left to visit, Stob Coire Easain, 1080m at NN2348 7273 and Beinn na Socaich, 1007m at NN2363 7347. Stob Coire Easain gives good views west towards The Aonachs. An out and back from Stob Coire Easain to visit the Munro Sgurr Choinnich Mhór involves over 330m of ascent and a hike of 3 kms, which is why it wasn't attempted when recording this track. It is usually visited from Glen Nevis if not attempting the full traverse from Glen Spean to Glen Nevis.

Sgurr Choinnich Mór & Mamores from near summit of Stob Coire Easain
The descent from Beinn na Socaigh is down grassy slopes with good views to the north. The Allt Choimhlidh must be crossed to reach the car parking area.
Please note that it is MUCH safer to cross the Allt Choimhlidh well upstream of the dam or, alternatively, use the gate in the deer fence at NN2358 7644 to access a path through the forest to reach a track at NN2362 7695 that leads back to the parking area.

The dam across the ​ Allt Choimhlidh
The walkway does not extend across the entire length of the dam wall. The top of the dam wall is curved with very deep water upstream and a 5 - 7 metre drop onto rocks downstream. When this track was being recorded, it was possible, with care, to cross just below the dam but the better options are as described above - cross well upstream of the dam or use the gate in the deer fence at NN2358 7644.
Once on the track on the east side of Allt Choimhlidh, there are a choice of routes back to the parking area. Landrover tracks may be used or, alternatively, a path along the line of a derelict tramway can be followed. There were several bridges over gullys and burns on the old tramway, but these bridges have all been partially dismantled and rendered unusable. Any obstructions can be easily bypassed though. This track was recorded during July and the walk out on the path along the tramway was a delight because of the profusion and variety of wildflowers on display. The churning of the ground during the construction and destruction of the tramway has created unusual soil conditions. Plants that like dry, sandy soils were happily blooming a few feet away from plants that preferred boggy, wet conditions. Harebells, Sundews, Bog Asphodel, Rose Bay Willowherb, Foxgloves, Bog Cotton and others happily co-existed and gave an unexpected bonus to an already memorable day.
Harvey's SUPERWAKER XT25 map, Ben Nevis, Mamores and Grey Corries, ISBN 978-185137402-1 recommended for this route. Scale is 1:25,000 and the map is really tough, durable, light and totally waterproof. TYM.