Moruisg
Overlooking Glen Carron and Glen Uig, Moruisg is a rather unassuming Munro hill with a flat top on which it couldn't be decided where to put the cairn !
Moruisg
| Height | 928m |
| Prominence | 594m |
| Meaning | big water |
| Lists | Munros (M255) |
| Location | Attadale and Monar, Glen Carron to Glen Strathfarrar |
| Grid Ref | NH102500 |
| Lat/Lon | 57.50014, -5.17041 |
Grassy slopes above Glencarron rise to the long crest and flat top of Moruisg, a slightly less characterful hill compared to neighbouring mountains.
Most people will opt to hike up Moruisg from the A890, and with nearby Sgùrr nan Ceannaichean being demoted, return down the same way. But they'd be missing out, as Sgùrr nan Ceannaichean is a more interesting hill !
From Glenuaig Lodge to the south of Moruisg, a slightly more attractive approach uses stalkers paths zig-zagging up grass and heather-clad slopes to within 1km of the summit.
Routes up Moruisg
Moruisg and Sgùrr nan Ceannaichean | |
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A fine circular route from Craig following faint paths taking in the Munro Moruisg and Corbett (and previously a Munro) Sgùrr nan Ceannaichean. Peaks : 1 Munro, 1 Corbett
Ascent : 1070m (3510ft) Distance : 12km (7m) Time : 4:45hr* | |
Monar's Big 9 | |
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A superb bike and hike route at the remote head of Loch Monar, bagging Sgùrr a' Chaorachain, Lurg Mhor and surrounding rugged Munros and Corbetts. Peaks : 6 Munros, 3 Corbetts
Ascent : 4075m (13370ft) Distance : 43km (27m) Time : 15:40hr* | |
Nearby hills and mountains
* Times shown are estimates – see timing notes on the disclaimer page for more information.