Lurg Mhòr

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 Mhòr 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 Mhòr's main summit from its subsiduary peak, Meall Mòr.

The most straightforward approach to Lurg Mhòr 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 Mhòr's summit along the ridge that stretches eastwards to the minor summit of Meall Mòr is well worth the extra effort for the enjoyment of some easy scrambling !

If intending to bag more than 'just' Lurg Mhòr 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 Mhòr

Nearby hills and mountains

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