Sgùrr Mòr, Fannichs
Sgùrr Mor is the highest peak in the Fannichs, its summit perched above steep drops on one side and weird solifluction erosion terraces on the other.
Sgùrr Mòr, Fannichs
| Height | 1109m |
| Prominence | 914m |
| Meaning | big peak |
| Lists | Munros (M44) |
| Location | The Fannichs, The Fannichs to Loch Maree |
| Grid Ref | NH203718 |
| Lat/Lon | 57.70003, -5.01714 |
| Munro tops | Meall nam Peithirean (974m) Càrn na Criche (962m) |
Sgùrr Mòr is the highest peak in the Fannichs mountain range and has a broad summit on which stands a large well-formed cairn perched above steep drops on one side and weird solifluction erosion terraces on the other.
Sgùrr Mòr can be approached from various directions, Braemore and Dirrie More to the north, Loch Glascarnoch to the east or Loch Fannich to the south. Being part of the Fannichs mountain range, any hike to the summit will involve hiking along mountain crests and bagging another peak or more, along which a network of stalkers path travel.
Routes up Sgùrr Mòr
Fannichs Big 9 | |
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An epic day beginning with a cycle to Loch Fannich, continues with a route taking in all 9 Munros in the Fannichs mountain range. Peaks : 9 Munros
Ascent : 3050m (10010ft) Distance : 61km (38m) Time : 15:30hr* | |
Eastern Fannichs Munros | |
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A circular hillwalking on the eastern Fannichs Munros from An Coileachan to Beinn Liath Mhor Fannaich and including Sgùrr Mor, the highest peak in the range. Peaks : 4 Munros, option of 1 Corbett
Ascent : 1150m (3770ft) Distance : 17km (11m) Time : 6hr* | |
Nearby hills and mountains
* Times shown are estimates – see timing notes on the disclaimer page for more information.