Scotland
Stuc Mor
1042M
3417FT
About Stuc Mor
Sitting on the north-eastern shoulder of the massive Sgùrr nan Conbhairean, this high Munro Top offers a rugged, stony sanctuary away from the main ridge. It provides an exceptional vantage point looking down the length of Gleann na Cìche and across to the remote, sprawling wilderness of the Affric hills.
Key Statistics
Rank
22nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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51.5m
Nearest Town
Athnamulloch
Geology
The ground beneath you is made of hard, sandy stone and clay-like layers. Look closely for glinting flakes embedded within these rock formations.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH053242
Latitude
57.2669°N
Longitude
5.2304°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic in origin, where 'Stuc' refers to a steep hill or a projecting crag, and 'Mòr' translates to 'large' or 'great'.
- •Most walkers encounter this summit while completing the trio of Munros north of the Cluanie Inn, requiring a deliberate detour from the main path to reach the 1,041-metre high point.
- •The summit provides a spectacular view directly into the head of Gleann na Cìche, offering a perspective on the remote North West Highlands that visitors sticking to the main ridge path often miss.
- •Labelling this a 'Great Crag' is perhaps a touch generous given its character is largely a sprawling, boulder-strewn plateau, but the name holds firm in the Gaelic tradition.