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Monar's Western Peaks Moruisg & Sgurr nan Ceannaichean is a route in “The Monar ” region / range which is located in the Glen Cannich to Glen Carron area of the Scottish Highlands as defined by the Scottish Mountaineering Club.
This is a circular route A good circuit route munros Moruisg & Sgurr nan Ceannaichean which rise on the western end of a line of hills between Glen ridge col Sgurr nan Ceannaichean avoiding crags on the eastern side down onto a stalkers path
In clear weather there are good views of Torridon , Letterewe / Fisherfield from Moruisg and Monar hills from Sgurr nan Ceannaichean.
Distance Ascent Time
11 km/ 6 miles 960 m/ 3150 ft 5 hours plus
There are 2 munros on the
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Munro Height Order Pronunciation Meaning
Moruisg 928 254 Moorishk Hill of the bird / Big Water Sgurr nan Ceannaichean 915 284 Skoor nern Kyanichan Peak of the Merchants
The descent follows the north ridge
Q Grid Ref. Bearing Distance(km) Description
NH08065207 153° SSE 0.1 (0.1) From the lay-by on the A890 Follow the path towards the river NH08105199 132° SE 0.2 (0.3) Cross the River Carron by the footbridge NH08225188 154° SSE 0.7 (1) Pass underneath the railway line. Then head across wet ground NH08505128 119° ESE 1.5 (2.5) Head up grassy hillside NH09805054 77° ENE 0.3 (2.8) The middle section of the hillside is the steepest part NH10115061 152° SSE 0.3 (3.1) As you aproach the crest the angle eases abit NH10265032 200° SSW 0.4 (3.5) Continue along to the summit which is the second smaller cairn NH101499 223° SW 0.4 (3.9) The summit Moruisg NH09844963 197° SSW 1 (4.9) Drop down pleasant slopes around Coire Toll nam Bian, past point 854 NH09544866 245° WSW 0.4 (5.3) Descend steeply through crags to co beneath Ceanaicheans north ridge NH09154848 223° SW 0.7 (6) From the col climb onto Ceanaicheans north ridge and continue onto summit NH087480 7° N 0.5 (6.5) The summit Sgurr nan Ceannaichean NH08774852 329° NNW 0.4 (6.9) Continue to descend down the northern ridge keeping to the west away any steep drops NH08594883 0° N 0.9 (7.8) head safely down through this area of crags NH08604975 31° NNE 0.2 (8) Change direction to reach the Alltan na Feola burn and path; NH08714993 304° NW 1.1 (9.1) Follow the Alltan na Feola burn to reach a stalker's path NH07815054 355° N 0.9 (10) Change direction and continue along stalker path NH07745144 355° N 0.9 (10.9) Continue back under railway, across river and back to A890 road
This month you MUST take ice axe and crampons, and have been taught how to use them. You also must have an awareness of avalanche danger and have a competent navigator
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.munro-madness.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.
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