Sgùrr Mòr from Loch Arkaig
A remote, shapely Munro above Glen Kingie, on a long day from the end of the Loch Arkaig road.
- Distance
- 10.5 km
- Ascent
- 1170 m
- Time
- 4.5–6 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 1003 m
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About this walk
Sgùrr Mòr from Loch Arkaig is a hard 10.5 km out-and-back walk with 1,170 m of ascent, taking 4.5 to 6 hours. It starts at Strathan, end of the Loch Arkaig road (grid reference NM 996 942). It climbs Sgurr Mor (1,003 m), a Munro.
Sgùrr Mòr is the highest point on the long ridge between Glen Kingie and Glen Dessarry. From Strathan, the route crosses into Glen Kingie and climbs to the summit.
It's a long way from anywhere, and Glen Kingie is boggy. Return the same way. Very remote: there's no mobile signal for much of the route, and help is a long way off.
Route
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1
Into Glen Kingie
Head north from Strathan over the pass into Glen Kingie.
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The summit
Climb the steep slopes to Sgùrr Mòr. Retrace your steps to the start.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Sgùrr Mòr from Loch Arkaig take?
- Most walkers take 4.5–6 hours for the 10.5 km route, which has 1,170 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 Strathan, end of the Loch Arkaig road (grid reference NM 996 942). Limited parking near the road end; don't block the turning area.
- 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. Tracks and boggy glen paths; steep, rough slopes.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Sgurr Mor (1003 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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Sgùrr na Cìche, Garbh Chìoch Mhòr and Sgùrr nan Coireachan
Strathan, Loch Arkaig
30.8 km · 1860 m · 10–14 h
