Moruisg
Flat-topped Munro overlooking Glen Carron
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, 255 |
| 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 Sgurr nan Ceannaichean being demoted, return down the same way. But they'd be missing out, as Sgurr 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 Sgurr nan Ceannaichean | |
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A fine, easy hike on a circular route following faint paths and taking in the Munro Moruisg and Corbett (and previously a Munro) Sgurr 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 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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