Munro
Marilyn
- Height
- 988 m · 3,240 ft
- Drop
- 443 m
- Grid ref
- NH 064 404
- Range
- Kyle of Lochalsh to Garve
- County
- Highland
Summit: Cairn on rock outcrop.
Lurg Mhor is a Munro in Strathcarron, Achnashellach & Strathfarrar, 988 m (3,240 ft) high. There are 2 mapped routes up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, Bidein a' Choire Sheasgaich and Lurg Mhòr, is 44.8 km with 2,170 m of ascent and takes 14 to 19 hours.
Routes up Lurg Mhor
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Grade | Bog | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lurg Mhor from Craig Shortest | 18.9 km | 2,250 m | 8.5–11.5 h | Hard | 3/5 | Craig |
| Bidein a' Choire Sheasgaich and Lurg Mhòr Least climb | 44.8 km | 2,170 m | 14–19 h | Hard | 4/5 | Craig, A890 Glen Carron |
Lurg Mhor on its own (1)
Rounds that include Lurg Mhor (1)
Map
Summit at NH 064 404 (57.4131, -5.2237). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.
Nearby hills
- Bidein a' Choire SheasgaichMunro945 m · 1.8 km
- Beinn TharsuinnCorbett861 m · 3.0 km
- Beinn DronaigCorbett797 m · 3.6 km
- Sgurr ChoinnichMunro999 m · 4.3 km
- Sgurr a' ChaorachainMunro1053 m · 4.8 km
- Sgurr na FeartaigCorbett863 m · 5.0 km
- An CruachanGraham706 m · 5.4 km
- Sgurr nan CeannaicheanCorbett913 m · 7.9 km
Questions about Lurg Mhor
- How high is Lurg Mhor?
- Lurg Mhor is 988 m (3,240 ft) high, a Munro in Strathcarron, Achnashellach & Strathfarrar. The summit is at grid reference NH 064 404.
- How long does it take to climb Lurg Mhor?
- The quickest route on TRXO, Lurg Mhor from Craig, takes 8.5 to 11.5 hours: 18.9 km with 2,250 m of ascent. Allow longer in poor weather or winter conditions.
- What is the easiest way up Lurg Mhor?
- The route with the least climbing is Bidein a' Choire Sheasgaich and Lurg Mhòr, starting from Craig, A890 Glen Carron (NH 039 492): 44.8 km and 2,170 m of ascent, graded hard.
- Is there deer stalking on Lurg Mhor?
- Red deer stag stalking runs from 1 July to 20 October on many Scottish estates, busiest from mid-August, and hinds are culled through the winter. Check the Heading for the Scottish Hills service or the estate before you go, and follow any advice on routes.