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Lurg Mhor

is munro number One Hundred and Sixty-Three

HeightGrid Ref.PronunciationMeaning
986 metresNH065404Loorug VoarBig ridge

Walkers should get permission from Network Rail to use the railway crossing

a bike can be usefull on this munro

Mountain Description for Lurg Mhor

Lurg Mhor is a munro in Scotand and is located in the area Glen Cannich to Glen Carron as defined by SMC

(and lies in region known as Monar )

Lurg Mhor is a munro that rises above the head of Loch Monor and is famously inaccessible and among the most remote in the Highlands. Lurg Mhor is an long mountain stretching from east to west with it's summit on the western side. The long ridge called Meall Mhor on the eastern side slopes down to Loch Monar.

From the summit Bidean a' Choire Sheagaich can be reached on the west via a broad col, and is usually climbed with Lurg Mhor and give the usual means of acsent.

Lurg Mhor give fantastic views down into Monar, with much of the north facing slopes being almost sheer.
To the south lies Loch Calavie and stalker paths leading to Pait Lodge accessed via any of the southern ridges.