Munro · North-West Highlands
Moruisg
Moruisg (926m) — "big water" — is the rounded grass-and-gravel Munro that fills the head of Glen Carron east of Achnashellach. It is a quiet hill compared with its dramatic Coulin neighbours, often dismissed as featureless yet rewarded by an enormous panoramic outlook from Beinn Eighe to the Fannaichs. Sgurr nan Ceannaichean to the south-west is the usual partner.
Quick facts
- Height
- 925.7m/ 3037ft
- Prominence
- 592 m
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 815 m
- Time
- 6–9 hrs
- Grid ref
- NH101499
- Parking
- NH079523
- Nearest
- Ullapool· Inverness 57km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
Height and prominence cross-checked against the Database of British and Irish Hills (CC BY).
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Standard route
Glen Carron path 35% · Open hillside 45% · Summit 20%
Park at the lay-by on the A890 south-west of Glenuaig Lodge and cross the railway via the level crossing. Take the path up the Allt na Feola for 2km, then climb directly north up open hillside onto the broad east shoulder. The summit cairn sits on a wide flat ridge with a small cairn on a slight rise. Descend south-west to Sgurr nan Ceannaichean if extending. Around 11km return with 800m of ascent.
Terrain
The Allt na Feola path is rough and slippery underfoot through tussock grass. Above 600m the angle eases to a long broad grassy ridge typical of the eastern fringe of the Achnashellach hills. The summit area is short cropped turf and gravel with no path on the broad top — bearings essential in mist.
In winter
Less serious than the neighbouring Coulin peaks but the broad summit drifts heavily under southerly winds and the level-crossing approach can be inaccessible during heavy snow. SAIS Northern Highlands forecasts cover the area. Phone reception ends at the railway. The hill makes a sensible early-season winter outing for those building experience.
This hill is in the Torridon SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow4h 40m
- Edinburgh4h 3m
OS maps: OS Landranger 25
Mobile signal: Barely anything above 700m above Glen Carron. The A890 at Achnashellach has occasional 4G. Store maps ahead of the journey from Achnasheen.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:59
- Sunset
- 21:56
- Civil dawn
- 04:01
- Civil dusk
- 22:53
NOAA Solar Calculator · 23 July 2026
Around Moruisg on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Moruisg — common questions
- How difficult is Moruisg?
- Moruisg carries a 5/5 (very challenging) grade on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Count on about 16km, 815m of ascent and a 6-9 hour day on the standard route. Terrain: The Allt na Feola path is rough and slippery underfoot through tussock grass.
- How prominent is Moruisg?
- Moruisg has 592m of topographic prominence — the height of its summit above the highest col connecting it to higher ground.
- Where should I park to climb Moruisg?
- Standard parking is at NH079523 near Ullapool. Check the parking grid reference on an OS map before travel; informal laybys can fill on summer weekends.
- When should I climb Moruisg?
- The standard good-weather months for Moruisg are May, June, July, August, September, October. Outside those months, expect winter conditions on the high ground — full mountain kit, navigation skills, and a check of the SAIS avalanche forecast for the relevant region.
- Can I bring my dog up Moruisg?
- On a lead only — the route crosses ground with livestock or nesting-bird interest.
- What's mobile reception like on Moruisg?
- Barely anything above 700m above Glen Carron. The A890 at Achnashellach has occasional 4G. Store maps ahead of the journey from Achnasheen.
- Is Moruisg safe in winter?
- Less serious than the neighbouring Coulin peaks but the broad summit drifts heavily under southerly winds and the level-crossing approach can be inaccessible during heavy snow. SAIS Northern Highlands forecasts cover the area. Phone reception ends at the railway. The hill makes a sensible early-season winter outing for those building experience.
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