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Sgurr Mor [Glen Kingie]

Munro

Quick Facts
This is the height of the mountain above sea level. However, on the climb, it is the ascent that matters, i.e. the sum of all the uphill parts of the route.
Altitude
1003 m (3290 ft)

This is the standard notation used on Ordnance Survey Landranger maps.

Each reference consists of two letters identifying a 100,000 metre square block then three digits defining the Easting and finally the three digits defining the Northing with reference to the South West corner of the block.

NN166712 is the grid reference for the summit of Ben Nevis. Where you are given the map number ( For Ben Nevis = 41) it is acceptable to omit the two initial letters e.g. 166712. (Instructions on how to read the references are given on the OS maps).

Grid Ref.
NM96539805
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
132 of 283 Munros
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
1
Mountain names are usually in Gaelic, the native language of the Scottish Highlands, or have been derived from the old Scots and Norse languages. We give the most commonly accepted meaning, but accept that some of these are disputed.
Meaning
Big rocky peak
 

The UK is covered by 204 Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50,000 scale maps. Maps numbered 1 to 86 cover Scotland but for the highest mountains (Munros) only 23 maps are required. The name given roughly describes the area covered by the map.

You can click on the map name to purchase the map for £6.29 including postage which is one of the cheapest prices we have found.

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  33   Loch Alsh, Glen Shiel & Loch Hourn
  40   Mallaig & Glenfinnan, Loch Shiel
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A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

 Description
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. 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.

An ascent can also be made from Glen Kingie N to the col at the head of Coire Bhuidhe, then follow the path to the summit. You should climb its sister peak, the Corbett Sgurr an Fhurain, whilst there.

Hazards you may encounter on Sgurr Mor [Glen Kingie] include
 Remote Mountain navigate with care.
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Crags on or near ascent routes.
 Crags near summit.
 
General Considerations
 Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent.
 Wind usually increases with altitude.
 Visibility can change markedly with cloud level.
 River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day.
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Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

 Weather & OS Maps
North West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)
Knoydart
by Accuweather
West Highlands
by Met Office
Ladhar Bheinn
by Metcheck
Sgurr Mor [Glen Kingie] Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

A selection of local accommodation options who advertise with Munromagic.com.

 Where to Stay
Results by distance from Sgurr Mor [Glen Kingie]
9.2 km
Skiary
Skiary, Loch Hourn, By Invergarry, Highlands and Islands
20.9 km
Woodlands (self-catering)
by Shiel Bridge, Inverness-shire
24.6 km
Glenloy Lodge
Muirshearlich, by Banavie, Fort William
25.0 km
Seangan Croft Self Catering
Seangan Bridge Banavie Fort William Scotland
27.7 km
Glencaig self catering holiday cottage
No 6 Stronaba, Spean Bridge
27.9 km
Farr Cottage Lodge and Activity Centre
Corpach, Fort William
27.9 km
Stobhan
Fassifern Road, Fort William
28.0 km
Ashburn Guest House
Achintore Road, Fort William
28.0 km
Glenaladale House B&B
Achintore Road. Fort William
30.4 km
Spean Bridge Hotel
Spean Bridge, Inverness-shire
30.7 km
Inverour Guest House
Roybridge Road, Spean Bridge
For information on camping visit
ScottishCamping.com who also produce
a map of scottish camp grounds.
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Sgurr Mor [Glen Kingie].

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 Routes that include Sgurr Mor [Glen Kingie]
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1622 m 22.70 km 7.5 hrs Sgurr Mor [Glen Kingie] and Sgurr an Fhuarain  Strenuous route over some rough terrain and unbridged river to cross.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Sgurr Mor [Glen Kingie]

 Baggers Gallery for Sgurr Mor [Glen Kingie]

Not happy Mwis got it miles wrong again with a 80% cloud free miles out ..about 20 ....11th oct 2009 on Sgurr Mor....pouring and windy

© Dougie Mccoll

Image by Dougie Mccoll

Ian Nixon on summitt of Sgurr Mor after long walk in from Loch Quoich.

© Ian Nixon

Image by Ian Nixon

Frankie Watt at summitt cairn of Sgurr Mor.

© Ian Nixon

Image by Ian Nixon

On top of Squrr Mor with the distinctive top of Sgurr na ciche in the background - 'Will we make it there before it gets dark?'

© Chris Lane

Image by Chris Lane
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 Comments
 
Peter Lang
wrote on
October 26, 2006
Hellish drive once more to Strathan as a back seat passenger-travel sickness pills next time I think. Good path up West side of burn to bealach, very wide bealach, solid ground generally before bearing around shoulder and descending across river (easy as dryish) pick up stalkers path and great zig zags onto ridge before Sgurr Bheag. Path clear down to col and up to summit (no false ones here)cloud at 900m so no views of Sgurr na ciche - better than sept visit at least. Steep descent on grass from 714m col and return via bealach. 9hrs - 0900-1800 at easy pace with 4 breaks.
R K
wrote on
September 30, 2004
No you can't take a car to Glendessary Lodge, the gate is locked, and there is a sign indicating "No Mountain Bikes" due to delicate natural habitat etc, next to that there is a sign warning "Danger - Construction Site". You will see the JCBs, Portakabins etc at Glendessary Lodge and you may even follow the 4x4 tracks up the path over to Glen Kingie. Car - okay, but banning bikes? Not on.
Allan Rae
wrote on
January 4, 2002
Can you take car to Glendessary? If not can you use bike? Is the track good enough to go north on a bike from Glendessary and if yes how far in?
 
 

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