Fells/Moruisg Far East Top
Scotland

Moruisg Far East Top

851M
2792FT
Rank
52nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Nearest Town
Craig

About Moruisg Far East Top

Occupying the eastern edge of Moruisg’s expansive summit plateau, this Tump offers a quieter perspective of the Glen Carron hills. The terrain is largely grassy and broad, providing a straightforward extension to the main Munro ascent with clear views across to the rugged Torridon giants and the nearby Sgùrr nan Ceannaichean.

Key Statistics

Rank
52nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Nearest Town
Craig
Prominence
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61.1m
Geology
You are walking on a durable, sandstone-like rock from the Morar Group, formed from ancient layers of sand that were compressed and hardened over time.
Classifications

Did You Know?

  • •The name Moruisg is derived from the Gaelic 'Mór-uisg', meaning 'big water', a fitting description for a mountain notorious for the numerous burns and boggy ground that drain its southern slopes into the River Carron.
  • •Reaching this top involves traversing the high, stony plateau of Moruisg, a landscape of moss and wind-scoured grit that contrasts sharply with the steep, wet grass found on the initial climb from Glen Carron.
  • •The summit provides an excellent vantage point for looking east towards the remote hills of the Monar Forest and north-west to the distinctive triple peaks of Liathach in Torridon.
  • •Despite its proximity to a popular Munro, this top remains largely unvisited by those following the standard line of ascent, making it a peaceful spot even on busy walking days.
  • •The Gaelic name’s reference to 'big water' is rarely seen as a poetic tribute to the local lochans; it is more often viewed as a literal warning by walkers currently wringing out their socks.

Find It

OS Grid Reference
NH120495
Latitude
57.4973°N
Longitude
5.1384°W

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