Sgurr Mor from Beinn Alligin car park
A 986 m Munro in Torridon & Applecross, climbed from Beinn Alligin car park.
- Distance
- 10.1 km
- Ascent
- 1310 m
- Time
- 4.5–6.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 986 m
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About this walk
Sgurr Mor from Beinn Alligin car park is a hard 10.1 km out-and-back walk with 1,310 m of ascent, taking 4.5 to 6.5 hours. It starts at Beinn Alligin car park (grid reference NG 871 573). It climbs Sgurr Mor (Beinn Alligin) (986 m), a Munro.
Sgurr Mor rises to 986 m in Torridon & Applecross, 1 km north-east of Tom na Gruagaich, high enough to be a Munro. It stands well clear of the hills around it, so the summit view is a wide one.
From Beinn Alligin car park, tracks and paths lead most of the way, and the last climb is over rougher hill ground.
Route
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1
The approach
From Beinn Alligin car park, follow the path and tracks towards Sgurr Mor.
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The summit
Climb to the summit of Sgurr Mor.
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Return
Come back down the way you came.
Summit
Sgurr Mor (Beinn Alligin)
986 m
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Questions about this walk
- How long does Sgurr Mor from Beinn Alligin car park take?
- Most walkers take 4.5–6.5 hours for the 10.1 km route, which has 1,310 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 Beinn Alligin car park (grid reference NG 871 573). 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. Paths and tracks for most of the way, then rough hill ground near the summit.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Sgurr Mor (Beinn Alligin) (986 m, Munro); Tom na Gruagaich (Beinn Alligin) (922 m, Munro).
- 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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