Sgùrr Mhor, Beinn Alligin
Sgùrr Mhòr on Beinn Alligin in Torridon is split by the deep Eag Dhubh gash, with the eastern Horns of Alligin offering easy, entertaining scrambling.
Sgùrr Mhor, Beinn Alligin
| Height | 986m |
| Prominence | 601m |
| Meaning | jewelled mountain - big peak |
| Lists | Munros, 162 |
| Location | Torridon, Applecross, Coulin and Torridon |
| Grid Ref | NG866613 |
| Lat/Lon | 57.5906, -5.57347 |
Sgùrr Mhòr is the higher of the two Munro peaks on Beinn Alligin in Torridon, its summit standing above the Eag Dhubh - an impressive deep gash on the mountain's south face - and its eastern arm which leads to the 'Horns of Alligin'.
From a hillwalker's point of view, Sgùrr Mhòr will most likely summited on a traverse of Beinn Alligin which also takes in the mountain's other Munro peak Tom na Gruagaich and continues over the 'Horns of Alligin'. With relatively straightforward navigation and some easy rock-scrambling on route, this traverse makes for a fine introduction to 'Torridon's Giants' - the big mountains of Beinn Alligin, Beinn Eighe and Liathach.
Routes up Sgùrr Mhor
Beinn Alligin and Beinn Dearg | |
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Hillwalking and scrambling traverse of Beinn Alligin and Beinn Dearg in Torridon, fine ridges and a good introduction to Scottish rock. Peaks : 2 Munros, 1 Corbett
Ascent : 1250m (4100ft) Distance : 10km (6m) Time : 4:35hr |
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