Scotland
Lurg Mhor
988M
3240FT
About Lurg Mhor
This exceptionally remote Munro sits deep in the Monar Forest, far from any road. It forms a high, grassy ridge alongside its twin, Bidein a’ Choire Sheasgaich. Reaching its summit requires a long trek from Attadale or Strathfarrar, rewarding walkers with wild, expansive views over Loch Monar and the Applecross hills.
Key Statistics
Rank
24th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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443m
Nearest Town
Data coming soon
Geology
This mountain is formed from ancient layers of sand and mud. Intense heat and pressure squeezed them into the tough, banded rocks you see along the ridge.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH064404
Latitude
57.4131°N
Longitude
5.2237°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for ‘the big shin’, describing the long, steady slope that rises from the southern floor of the glen.
- •It is widely considered one of the most remote mountains in Scotland; many walkers utilize the Bendronaig Lodge bothy to manage the twenty-mile round trip from the nearest road end at Attadale.
- •The summit ridge extends east toward the subsidiary top of Meall Mòr via a narrow, rocky arête that provides a brief but sharp challenge for those continuing the traverse.
- •On a clear day, the summit offers a commanding perspective over the Loch Monar reservoir and north toward the unmistakable sandstone peaks of Torridon, specifically Liathach and Beinn Eighe.
- •While it is a substantial mountain in its own right, Lurg Mhòr is often relegated to second-billing by hikers more interested in the phonetic novelty of its neighbour, Bidein a’ Choire Sheasgaich, affectionately known as ‘Cheesecake’.