Sgurr Mhurlagain and Fraoch Bheinn
2 Corbetts in Knoydart, Glen Shiel & Loch Arkaig, climbed together from Murlaggan.
- Distance
- 9.4 km
- Ascent
- 1250 m
- Time
- 4.5–6 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 880 m
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About this walk
Sgurr Mhurlagain and Fraoch Bheinn is a hard 9.4 km circular walk with 1,250 m of ascent, taking 4.5 to 6 hours. It starts at Murlaggan (grid reference NN 020 922). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Sgurr Mhurlagain at 880 m.
Sgurr Mhurlagain and Fraoch Bheinn are Corbetts in Knoydart, Glen Shiel & Loch Arkaig, close enough to climb together. The higher, Sgurr Mhurlagain, reaches 880 m (2,887 ft).
From Murlaggan, much of the way is over open hillside with no path: pick your line with a map and compass. It links the summits along the ridge between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From Murlaggan, head across the hillside towards Sgurr Mhurlagain.
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2
The summits
Climb Sgurr Mhurlagain, then continue to Fraoch Bheinn.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
880 m
857 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Sgurr Mhurlagain and Fraoch Bheinn take?
- Most walkers take 4.5–6 hours for the 9.4 km route, which has 1,250 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Murlaggan (grid reference NN 020 922). Park considerately off the road; don't block gates, passing places or farm tracks.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Largely pathless hillside: rough, steep and boggy in places.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Sgurr Mhurlagain (880 m, Corbett); Fraoch Bheinn (857 m, Corbett).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Deer stalking takes place on these hills from mid-August to October. Stick to the main paths and check Heading for the Scottish Hills before you go.
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