The four Munros surrounding the loch (Gleouraich, Spidean Mialach, Sgurr a'Mhaoraich and Gairich) are readily accessed from the roadside above the shores of Loch Quoich. Collection Hamish Brown Mountaineering and Scottish Photography Collection Parent record H M Brown Collection - Slides of Scotland (first series). Sgurr Mor is 627 metres high. Open start point in Google Maps for directions. The fifth Munro, Sgurr Mor on the South West of the Loch, was going to be saved for a second visit or bagged in conjunction with the Glen Dessary Munro’s at a later date. [2], https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sgùrr_Mòr_(Loch_Quoich)&oldid=929721883, Mountains and hills of the Northwest Highlands, Pages using infobox mountain with grid ref, Pages using infobox mountain with deprecated parameters, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 7 December 2019, at 19:52. Sgurr Mor, a rocky and steep peak between Loch Quoich and lonely Glen Kingie, must rank amongst the remotest Munros. It was still daylight as I didn’t fancy driving this long remote glen in the dark in my Bongo, just on the off-chance the worst would happen and it would break down, miles from anywhere on my own, in the dark! Sgurr Mor and Sgurr an Fhuarain, Loch Arkaig. Once through the pass pick up the path once more as it descends back into Glen Dessary and eventually meets the landrover track. A steep and rugged peak, Sgurr Mor is one of the most remote Munros in Scotland and also one of the hardest to reach. Sgurr Mor. The minor road up Loch Arkaig is something of a roller-coaster journey; continue to the end of the public road where there is a new car park. Date. Please let us know by clicking here. Record level. Sgurr Mor is steep and rocky remote Munro with quite a long hike to get to from whichever direction you approach it. It occupies a central location and its high ridges link others in the group. Sgurr Mor is the highest mountain in the group known as the Fannaichs, which lie to the N of Loch Fannich. The nemm means "loch o the quaich ". Sgurr a’Mhaoraich (Loch Quoich) I’ve not written for a wee whilie….last time I wrote I was driving down Loch Quoich after walking the Easians one fine September weekend. Keep straight on along the track when the Tomdoun route goes off to the right shortly afterwards. The 'Main route' which follows crests around Loch Quoich, can unveil some of the area's pre-dammed history if the level is low. Well defined paths and stalkers tracks flow along the crests of Sgurr nan Coireachan, Sgurr Mor, Sgurr an Fhuarain and Gairich. using a map and compass. We had everything perfectly arranged: staying close by, good weather, light winds, no midges or cleggs. On the first day we climbed Gleouraich and Spidean Mialach. Scotland is under national lockdown. The track briefly runs close by the river and there are good views up Glen Dessary, with the Corbett of Bidein a'Chabhair, its peaked summit, looking very prominent. Begin the walk by passing through the gate at the end of the road. Continue across this flat bealach and very slightly up the far side, where another stalkers path crosses the ridge; our route follows the path that runs across and gradually descends the left flank of the ridge; it is wet in places. However with good conditions it can easily be accessed via canoe or kayak across loch Quoich. As well as reading our description of each walking route, you can read about the experiences of others users on this walk and others.There are 13 user reports for this walk - click to read them. Open start point in Google Maps for directions. It was still daylight as I didn’t fancy driving this long remote glen in the dark in my Bongo, just on the off-chance the worst would happen and it would break down, miles from anywhere on my own, in the dark! This ascent is shorter and steeper, but is aided by an old stalkers path from the days before the damming of Glen Quoich barred access from the north. Unless you have a kayak, the usual approach is from Glendessary to the south, involving a pass to Glen Kingie just to reach the foot of the mountain. The views, over some of the wildest, most rugged country in Scotland, are fantastic, with the mountains of Knoydart in particular looking very grand. The last time it was Gairich (see link below) and the weather was fine and calm. Sgurr a’Mhaoraich (Loch Quoich) I’ve not written for a wee whilie….last time I wrote I was driving down Loch Quoich after walking the Easians one fine September weekend. Loch Quoich, Sgurr Mor (Sgor Mor) and mountains at upper end of loch in cloud; remnant of pine forest to fore, near Bunchaolie. With a total ascent of less than 3000 metres, all of these peaks could be climbed in one day. The name means "loch of the quaich". Having previously climbed Sgurr a’Mhaoraich, I was keen to clean up around Loch Quoich, and the first couple of days of the trip were dedicated to this. It times of spate it may be impossible to cross, but in very dry weather it could be done dryshod; on the far side, aim directly uphill for the the bealach between Sgurr Mor and Sgurr an Fhuarain. We left the car in the car park at the end of the long and winding road along Loch Arkaig, and had a picnic supper before starting the walk to the bothy. Once alongside a post and wire fence, find a convenient place to strike off, crossing the fence and the River Kingie. Pride of place in the view, however, goes to the sensational pointed summit of Sgurr na Ciche. Description. A steep and rugged peak, Sgurr Mor is one of the most remote Munros in Scotland and also one of the hardest to reach. It lies at the eastern edge of the Knoydart peninsula at 887m (2,910ft) in height. Loch Quoich (Scots Gaelic: Loch Chuaich) is a loch an reservoir situatit wast o Loch Garry aboot 40 km northwast o Fort William, Lochaber, Scotland. No need to register, buy now! Does your firm want to sponsor this route. After a break at the summit I descended south-west where there were several stags roaring. The quickest way back is to return to the bealach and retrace the outward route, but it is possible to vary the walk by taking in a longer section of the ridge, again using the old stalkers' path. It was really pleasant walking and easy underfoot. This is the way I summited this Munro. Turn left to retrace your steps back to the start. The path, which started directly from the roadside, was excellent and we followed its tight zigzagging course northward up the long spur of Bac nan Canaichean. The pathless slope is steep at mid-height (easier slightly to the left) but the ascent is mostly grassy, but there is no doubt this is a slog. The summit is a steep cone with rocky corrie which occupies most of its NE face. Huge collection, amazing choice, 100+ million high quality, affordable RF and RM images. Knoydart Kayak to Sgurr Mor and Sgurr an Fhuarain This trip had been discussed for nearly four years (well since the last time we crossed Loch Quoich in a kayak!) The path took me to just west of Sgurr Coire nan Eiricheallach and I took a slight diversion to include the summit of this Corbett Top. Munros. Sgurr Mor, a rocky and steep peak between Loch Quoich and lonely Glen Kingie, must rank amongst the remotest Munros. It can be approached from Sgurr nan Coireachan to the SW by following the ridge from An Eag or by ascending the col between An eag and Sgurr Bheag, from Glen Kingie, to join a path leading to the summit. The 7 day weather forecast summary for Sgurr Mor (Loch Quoich), United Kingdom: Taking a look at the forecast over the coming week and the average daytime maximum will be around 2°C, with a high of 6°C expected on Saturday afternoon. It is most usually climbed from Strathan at the head of Loch Arkaig, a route involving a climb over an intervening pass on both the way out and back. Elaine ascending onto the Bac nan Canaichean with Loch Quoich and Sgurr Mor (centre) in the background. Format / media You haven't climbed Sgurr Mor (Loch Quoich) yet. Walking can be dangerous and is done entirely at your own risk. Loch Quoich and Sgurr Mhaoraich View back to start as well as Loch Quoich and Gearr Garry and Glen Kingie Glen Kingie, Sgurr Mhurlagain and Fraoch Bheinn. Car park at end of public road up Loch Arkaig. On reaching the ridge, fine views are suddenly revealed down to Loch Quoich down the far side. Much of the route is pathless, some parts steep and others are boggy; there are no easy escape routes. Brown, Dr, Hamish, Macmillan, (1934), Burntisland, Scotland (photographer) Date August 1984 Department The ascent is straightforward and the summit is reached after a little over a kilometre; it is marked by a cyclindrical trig point and a neat cairn; it offers fine views, especially back along the ridge to the much grander mountain of Sgurr Mor. Sgurr Mor (Glen Kingie) followed by 2 days in Glencoe. Sgurr na Coireachan, Garbh Chioch Mhor and Sgurr na Ciche, from Sgurr Beag This was a fine place to rest (now 2.10pm), with just a warm breeze blowing from the south, and a fine view looking down to the head of Loch Quoich. To view previously saved markers which fall within the bounds of the map, click the showlink (you may need to repeat this if you zoom or pan away from the current position on the map). Summary:Sgurr Mor, a rocky and steep peak between Loch Quoich and lonely Glen Kingie, must rank amongst the remotest Munros. Loch Quoich and Gairich Loch Quoich, Sgurr an Fhuarain and Sgurr Mor Druim Seileach Cloud which had been covering the tops lowered and I was soon engulfed by it. It is usually climbed from the head of Loch Arkaig to the south. All the walking routes up Sgurr Mor on Mud and Routes can be found Information is provided free of charge; it is each walker's responsibility to check it and navigate Unless you have a kayak, the usual approach is from Glendessary to the south, involving a pass to Glen Kingie just to reach the foot of the mountain. Ben Aden lies at the west end of Loch Quoich in the western highlands about 25 miles north west of Fort William as the crow flies, but probably twice the distance to the start point for the approach. After a bealach at 740 metres the path rises again to cross the subsidiary summit of Sgurr Beag, 890 metres high, before a long descent with many more zig-zags to the lowest bealach on the ridge at 662 metres. Find the perfect loch quoich stock photo. It is usually climbed from the head of Loch Arkaig to the south. The southwest ridge of Sgurr Mor is very steep and rocky and would be tricky without the path, which has a series of zig-zags along grassy ledges and loses the height much more easily. 1931. After about 500 metres it doubles back to the left to continue the descent into Glen Kingie. To access Sgurr Mor, we had decided to stay in the remote bothy at Kinbreak the night before. Loch Quoich (Scottish Gaelic: Loch Chuaich) is a loch and reservoir situated west of Loch Garry approximately 40 km northwest of Fort William, Lochaber, Scotland. The gradient eases off at about 350 metres and there are first glimpses of Sgurr Mor and the neighbouring Corbett Sgurr an Fhuarain across the pass. The Corbett Sgurr an Fhuarain is easily included in the walk. Return along the ridge to the bealach and begin up Sgurr Mor. It will not be visited that often. Glen Kingie is one of the loneliest and emptiest glens in the Highlands and there is no bridge over the river in its upper reaches. Sgurr Mor, 1003m This is one of the most remote hills between Glen Dessary and Loch Quoich and probably one of the least climbed of the Munros. Contour round the often wet slopes on the far side, eventually gaining a little height to head back into the Feith a' Chicheanais pass crossed in the morning. Sgurr Mor, a rocky and steep peak between Loch Quoich and lonely Glen Kingie, must rank amongst the remotest Munros. and we had finally scheduled it and marked it in the diaries. The path continues down the glen, slowly coming closer to the river. It was a lovely sunny evening. We made pretty good time on these two peaks, a classic ‘Munro pair’ with a pleasant ridge connecting the two. Sgurr Mor (1,003 m) is a mountain in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland, on the southern side of Loch Quoich in Lochaber. Have you found an error or is any information wrong or missing? Turn right immediately over the bridge onto a narrow path which heads up through the bracken. Baith lochs mak up pairt o the Glen Garry hydroelectricity project commisioned bi the North o Scotland Hydro-Electric Buird in the 1950s. Very rough and remote walking. Sgurr Mor may be the main objective of this walk for many, but for only a little extra effort it is worth including Sgurr an Fhuarain first; to do this, follow the ridge to the east. People are asked to stay at home except for essential purposes. Continue on the track until the bridge over the Allt na Feithe, with a small cottage visible ahead and the large, modern Glendessary Lodge beyond. The Corbett Sgurr an Fhuarain is easily included in the walk.Terrain:Very rough and remote walking. Loch Quoich Sp Kòicho ẽžeras Ap Loch Q uo ich angliškai Sp Lòch Kòichas Ap Loch Cuaich geliškai (škotiškai) L Jungtinėje Karalystėje (Škotijoje) Pasaulio vietovardžiai. What a day! Very tiring day from the parking area at Loch Quoich via kayak then onwards to the trigpoint. Zig zag path saved me from near death however it was so hot and in some sections it had no breeze at all. Same route back. Loch had changed considerably since the mill pond in the morning and it took a while to get back to the launch … The path goes off to the right of the ridge part way up and gains height in a series of delightful grassy zig-zags; this has become slightly indistinct and many walkers just plod up the ridge. The path crosses numerous small streams and becomes boggy as it continues across the flat top of the pass, before fading out completely, Continue northwards down the very boggy open slope into Glen Kingie. Once I got to Loch Quoich dam I continued driving around the loch for 5 kilometres and crossed the steel bridge. Click for details, Hear pronunciation Press to hear pronunciation. Scattering of trees on shore of calm loch; snowcapped peaks on far shore reflected in the water. Its isolation sees to that. The path soon becomes clearer, passing through a gate before climbing up towards the pass. Sgurr Mor is a remote and isolated mountain on a ridge on the N side of Glen Kingie with steep S slopes and craggy N slopes. Sgurr Mor is a summit in the region or range in Scotland. Item. Sgurr Mor (1,003 m) is a mountain in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland, on the southern side of Loch Quoich in Lochaber. Sgurr Mor over Loch Quoich. Sgurr Mor across Loch Quioch - geograph.org.uk - 403290.jpg 640 × 480; 64 KB Shore of Loch Quoich - geograph.org.uk - 403415.jpg 640 × 480; 49 KB Shoreline on Loch Quoich - geograph.org.uk - 233536.jpg 640 × 480; 99 KB When you add a marker, a pop-up box should then appear on the map - fill in the elevation (if known) and a brief description of your marker, then click [save]. Parent record level Series Hierarchy View hierarchy Created by. Please consider setting up a direct debit donation to help support the continued maintenance and updates to Walkhighlands. The Corbett Sgurr an Fhuarain is easily included in the walk. Unless you have a kayak, the usual approach is from Glendessary to the south, involving a pass to Glen Kingie just to reach the foot of the mountain. There is a false summit before a final flat section leads to the large cairn marking the summit of Sgurr Mor. Sgurr Mor is big, steep and rocky mountain and is amongst the most remote Munros to reach, rising between Loch Quoich and lonely Glen Kingie. Soon the track forks; take the right branch, which is signed for Morar and Tomdoun - both testing cross-country routes.