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Sgurr Mor
Sgùrr Mòr (1003m) — "big peak" — is the highest Munro of the Glen Kingie group, the remote cluster of hills between Loch Quoich and Loch Arkaig. The hill stands on the watershed dividing Glen Kingie to the south from the Loch Quoich basin to the north. Sgùrr Mòr is often paired with Gairich and Sgùrr an Fhuarain in a long round, with the long approach from the Loch Quoich dam crossing some of the loneliest country in the West Highlands.
Gaelic: “sharp peak, big” · Pronunciation: skoor more
Quick facts
- Height
- 1003m/ 3291ft
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 883 m
- Time
- 5–8 hrs
- Grid ref
- NM965980
- Parking
- NH066034
- Nearest city
- Fort William
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
Dam road / track 30% · Open hillside 40% · Rocky ridge 30%
Park at the dam at the eastern end of Loch Quoich on the Kinloch Hourn road. Walk south across the dam, then west along the rough stalkers' path to the bealach east of Sgùrr an Fhuarain. Climb Sgùrr an Fhuarain (Top) and continue west along the long undulating ridge to Sgùrr Mòr. Often extended east over Gairich (Munro). Around 22km with 1200m of ascent for Sgùrr Mòr alone — a long, committing remote day.
Terrain
The Loch Quoich dam is a substantial concrete barrage; cross carefully in strong winds. The stalkers' path west is rough and boggy in places. The Sgùrr an Fhuarain–Sgùrr Mòr connecting ridge is broad heathery hillside with no clear path. The summit is a rocky platform with a large cairn. The Glen Kingie side of the hill falls into one of the wildest valleys in Scotland.
In winter
A serious remote winter day. The Loch Quoich road can be drifted closed; once committed there is no rescue infrastructure for many kilometres. Wind-loaded snow builds on the summit ridge during westerly weather. Mobile reception is absent throughout the day, and the relevant forecast is SAIS Northern Highlands. Most parties tackle this peak with Gairich on a long expedition — in winter, a two-day camping trip is the more realistic plan.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow3h 7m
- Edinburgh3h 26m
OS maps: OS Landranger 33, OS Landranger 40
Mobile signal: No signal above 700m on Sgurr Mor. The Kinloch Hourn road end has no coverage. Download maps before leaving Invergarry.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:30
- Sunset
- 22:10
- Civil dawn
- 03:26
- Civil dusk
- 23:15
NOAA Solar Calculator · 7 June 2026
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Around Sgurr Mor on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Glenfinnan station
Glenfinnan Viaduct; Streap, Sgurr Thuilm, Glen Finnan Munros
18km from the hill
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On TripSCOTBase yourself in Fort William
Ben Nevis base, West Highland Line, gateway to Lochaber
28km from the hill
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On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: Ben Nevis Distillery
Fort William — Lochaber distillery at the foot of the Ben; long-aged Japanese-owned classics
27km from the hill
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Sgurr Mor — common questions
- How hard is Sgurr Mor?
- Sgurr Mor is rated 4/5 (challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 17km with 883m of ascent and takes most walkers 5-8 hours. Terrain: The Loch Quoich dam is a substantial concrete barrage; cross carefully in strong winds.
- Where do I park for Sgurr Mor?
- Standard parking is at NH066034 near Fort William. Check the parking grid reference on an OS map before travel; informal laybys can fill on summer weekends.
- When is the best time to climb Sgurr Mor?
- The standard good-weather months for Sgurr Mor are May, June, July, August, September. 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 Sgurr Mor?
- Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.
- Is there mobile signal on Sgurr Mor?
- No signal above 700m on Sgurr Mor. The Kinloch Hourn road end has no coverage. Download maps before leaving Invergarry.
- Is Sgurr Mor safe in winter?
- A serious remote winter day. The Loch Quoich road can be drifted closed; once committed there is no rescue infrastructure for many kilometres. Wind-loaded snow builds on the summit ridge during westerly weather. Mobile reception is absent throughout the day, and the relevant forecast is SAIS Northern Highlands. Most parties tackle this peak with Gairich on a long expedition — in winter, a two-day camping trip is the more realistic plan.
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