Lurg Mhor, Bidein a' Choire Sheasgaich and Beinn Tharsuinn [Monar] Route Information

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Lurg Mhor, Bidein a' Choire Sheasgaich & Beinn Tharsuinn [Monar]

Quick Facts

This is the summed total of all the climbing within a route and is a good indicator of the strenuousness of a route.

Total Ascent

7293 ft

An estimate of the time taken based on a derivation of Naismiths rules. Our calculation is based on the horizontal and ascent components of a climb, we do not make a reduction for descent.

Registered users can customise these walking times by specifying their own walking and ascending speeds. They can also add a fixed time period for stoppages.

Route Time

9.5 hrs

The horizontal distance of the route.

Route Distance

17.8 ml

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A brief summary of this route.

Our summary will always contain one of easy, moderate or hard to indicate the severity of the route.

Notes

A long hard day on a difficult route with scramblling on Bidein a' Choire Sheasgaich.

Here we provide the nearest town to the start of the route where you will find basic services.

We then give directions from that location to the route start. Your approach route may differ.

Travel Information

Head to: Achnashellach

From Achnashellach (A890) drive 4km to road junction 1km ENE of Craig.

Route Waypoint Map

The total ascent is 7,293 feet. Allow 9.5 hours to complete this 17.8 mile route.

In winter months please check the local snow conditions at sais.gov.uk.

The hillphones service can inform you of stalking activities in the area.

Usually the shortest way to climb the mountain, making best use of tracks and paths to gain altitude. Route navigation requires map reading skills and an ability to navigate with a compass.

The information given here will enable you to annotate your map and plan your route. We do not give anecdotal descriptions on where to find the paths, worn by the feet of previous mountaineers.

Where the access routes are few or the ridge is narrow, paths are generally obvious. On open ground, following paths without using your compass may get you lost in poor visibility.

Route Information

Waypoint Detail

	Start 1km E of Craig on A890 road
		NH04704946	Distance	Altitude 328 ft

1	Follow track SE through forest
		NH07124858	Distance 1.8 miles	Altitude 938 ft

2	Follow track SSE by Allt a' Chonais to start of path
		NH07444685	Distance 1.2 miles	Altitude 918 ft

3	Continue SE on path
		NH07594608	Distance 0.6 miles	Altitude 1279 ft

4	Follow path towards Bealach Bhearnais
		NH06264518	Distance 1.1 miles	Altitude 1771 ft

5	Continue SW to Bealach Bhearnais
		NH05984491	Distance 0.2 miles	Altitude 1952 ft

6	Ascend SSW to the north top (817m)
		NH05354386	Distance 0.8 miles	Altitude 2680 ft

7	Continue SSE to summit of Beinn Tharsuinn
		NH05534334	Distance 0.3 miles	Altitude 2831 ft

8	Descend SW to lochan
		NH05394307	Distance 0.2 miles	Altitude 2467 ft

9	Continue WSW to reach col (695m)
		NH04914291	Distance 0.3 miles	Altitude 2280 ft

10	Descend SSW to summit of Bealach an Sgoltaidh
		NH04684235	Distance 0.4 miles	Altitude 1771 ft

11	Scramble S through crags
		NH04964165	Distance 0.5 miles	Altitude 2739 ft

12	Continue S to summit of Bidein a' Choire Sheasgaich
		NH04924127	Distance 0.3 miles	Altitude 3001 ft

13	Descend SE to col (740m)
		NH05424067	Distance 0.5 miles	Altitude 2427 ft

14	Ascend ESE to summit of Lurg Mhor
		NH06474047	Distance 0.7 miles	Altitude 3234 ft

15	Return to 740m col
		NH05424067	Distance 0.7 miles	Altitude 2427 ft

16	Descend NE into Bealach an Sgoltaidh
		NH06624160	Distance 1.0 miles	Altitude 1131 ft

17	Continue NE around Beinn Tharsuinn
		NH07484204	Distance 0.6 miles	Altitude 807 ft

18	Head NNW to Bealach Crudhain.
		NH06184477	Distance 1.9 miles	Altitude 2066 ft

19	At Bealach Bhearnais rejoin ascent route and follow the approach path back to the car park
		NH04704946	Distance 4.8 miles	Altitude 328 ft

A selection of weather forecasts local to this route.

Weather

North West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)

West Highlands
by Met Office

Liathach
by Metcheck

Images of Lurg Mhor, Bidein a' Choire Sheasgaich & Beinn Tharsuinn [Monar]

View from south slopes of Bidean a' Choire Sheasgaich towards route in from Attadale, bothy in foreground and track snaking up to high point

© Peter Lang

Image by Peter Lang

Lurg Mhor viewed from south-east slopes of Bidein a'Choire Sheasgaich.

© Malcolm Buchanan

Image by Malcolm Buchanan

Beinn Tharsuinn and Bidein a' Choire Sheasgaich from Sgurr Nan Ceannaichean

© Alexander Srachan

Image by Alexander Srachan

View of BaC Sheasgaich from summit of Lurg mhor

© Peter Lang

Image by Peter Lang

Route Area Map

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Corbett

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Rating & Reviews

Rating & Reviews

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Written by Craig Dunderdale on 15 Jul 2007:

You would have to be MAD to return via the Corbett. Up the steep face of Sheasgaich follow the wall line.On the first terrace walk round 400 metres west,a far easier scree gully will allow ascent.I met a man called Martin who had a horrendous climbing accident in the Alps who seemed to enjoy the company. After Lurg Mhor carry east onto the top. Return to the bealach bewtween the 2 munros and aim for the large square boulder halfway down the valley and then up to Bealach Bhearnais this reduces ascent on a very long day. Great fast bike ride down the track home. Very hot 12hr day. Good route.

Written by Peter Lang on 11 Jun 2007:

Cycling in from Attadale, whole trip took 9hrs 15 mins. 2hrs cycle to bothy (superbly equipped facility) on good stony track including some pushing to mid point high pass,leave bike and 5 hr walk via Creag Dubh/Sail Riabhach onto B.a'C. Sheasgaich then Lurg Mhor (1hr between) return to bealach and descend SW to head of loch Calavie then bothy. 1hr 15mins return to car park, ensure brakes in order for steep descent!!

Written by Marcus Ridgway on 31 Jul 2002:

Do this route back to back, it is exciting, I did it in 10.5 hrs with numerous breaks to enjoy the wonderful views. Also continue over the Meall Mor ridge to gain a picture of Loch Monar.

Disclaimer. The details provided above are an aid to planning an expedition, but all distances, altitudes and bearings must be considered approximate. You must navigate with the appropriate map, a compass, your navigation skills and common sense, MunroMagic.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.

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