Lurg Mhor
Munro at western end of Loch Monar
Lurg Mhor sits in the remote wilderness at the head of Loch Monar, its summit standing at the western end of a narrow ridge on an otherwise wide grass-covered crest.Lurg Mhor
| Height | 986m |
| Prominence | 442m |
| Meaning | big shank |
| Lists | Munros, 161 |
| Location | Attadale and Monar, Glen Carron to Glen Strathfarrar |
| Grid Ref | NH065405 |
| Lat/Lon | 57.41318, -5.22422 |
To the south of Achnashellach and Glen Carron, Lurg Mhor, along with its neighbour Bidean a' Choire Sheasgaich, stand in a remote setting above the western end of Loch Monar. Lurg Mhor is a long mountain with a craggy north face above which a crest stretches for over 5km. This crest is split in two by a narrow, scrambly ridge which separates Lurg Mhor's main summit from its subsiduary peak, Meall Mor.
The most straightforward approach to Lurg Mhor begins on an estate track that heads eastwards from Attadale Gardens by the head of Loch Carron. With recent hydro works, this track is much improved along much of its length and reaches just beyond Bendronaig Lodge, where an older track travels further and gains the base of the mountain.
On a fine day, the short detour from Lurg Mhor's summit along the ridge that stretches eastwards to the minor summit of Meall Mor is well worth the extra effort for the enjoyment of some easy scrambling !
If intending to bag more than 'just' Lurg Mhor and its neighbour Bidean a' Choire Sheasgaich, then a much longer route begins from Craig to the north, to reach the waters by Pollan Buidhe, from where a challenging day begins summiting several peaks.
Routes up Lurg Mhor
Attadale Forest | |
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Lurg Mhor, Bidean a' Choire Sheasgaich and Beinn Dronaig stand above Loch Calavie in a remote area of Wester Ross. Fortunately, a fine hydro-track gives easy access by bike into this wilderness. Peaks : 2 Munros, 1 Corbett
Ascent : 1730m (5680ft) Distance : 40km (25m) Time : 8:05hr |
Monar's Big 9 | |
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A superb route in a remote area around the western head of Loch Monar, bagging grand and rugged peaks. Ideal for hardy hill-runners or hikers who are used to backpacking, the route can also be split into four easier outings. Peaks : 6 Munros, 3 Corbetts
Ascent : 4075m (13370ft) Distance : 43km (27m) Time : 15:40hr |
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