Sgurr Mor

As its name suggests, Sgurr Mor is a big mountain. It dominates the south side of Loch Quoich, and is the central and highest peak of the range between Loch Quoich and Glen Kingie which starts with Gairich and ends 10 kilometres to the west at Sgurr nan Coireachan. The most direct approach to Sgurr Mor is by boat or canoe across Loch Quoich, but this pleasure is not possible for everyone, so a longer way has to be found. The route from the end of the public road near the head of Loch Arkaig is the most usual choice, but parking a car at that point is often a problem.

Proceed on foot along the private road to Glendessarry lodge and take the stalker's path north over a pass, with Sgurr Mor directly ahead, to reach the upper reaches of the River Kingie. The next part of the route depends on whether or not the river is safely crossable. If it is, cross it and climb north up a long and steep slope 500 metres high to reach the col south-east of Sgurr Mor. Continue along a path up the ridge to the summit. If the River Kingie is in spate, go up the south bank until it is possible to cross and make use of the stalker's path on the north side to reach the ridge between An Eag and Sgurr Beag, and continue along this path to Sgurr Mor.

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