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Jan

2009

Sunrise Sunrise 9:59 am
Sunset Sunset 4:58 pm
6 hours 58 minutes(s) daylight

Srurr Mor - Glen Dessarry

Srurr Mor is a route in “The Glen Dessarry” region / range which is located in the Loch Eil to Glen Shiel area of the Scottish Highlands as defined by the Scottish Mountaineering Club.

On this route you return by same way

The route covers Srurr Mor which is a rugged & fairly remote munro that can only easily be accessed from the western end of Loch Arkaig.

DistanceAscentTime
18 km/ 11 miles1240 m/ 4069 ft6 hours plus

There is 1 munro on this route

MunroHeightOrderPronunciationMeaning
Sgurr Mor (Glen Kingie)1003132Skoor MoreBig rocky peak


River Kingie may be difficult to cross if the river is in spate as it's unbridged.

QGrid Ref.BearingDistance(km)Description
NM987915260° W0.6 (0.6)From the end of the public road follow the private track into Glen Dessarry
NM98109140310° NW1.7 (2.3)Pass the riuned barracks and contunue upto "Glendessarry"
NM9680925014° NNE0.8 (3.1)Cross "Allt na Feithe" turn uphill passing through a gate. Follow path onto col between Fraoch Bheinn & Druim a'Chuirn
NM9700933017° NNE1.8 (4.9)The path skirts around the southern nose of Druim a'Chuirn
NM97559500354° N1.3 (6.2)From col (365m) decsend over watery meadows to cross River Kingie
NM97429628N1.3 (7.5)Good crossing point marked by woodern posts. If the river is in spate may need to go further upstream. Continue up onto col
NM97529760291° WNW1.1 (8.6)From Col between Sgurr Mor & Srugg an Fhuarain climb to the summit of Sgurr Mor & return same route
Munro SummitNM965980291° WNW1.1 (9.7)The summit Sgurr Mor (Glen Kingie) (1003 metres)

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.
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