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09
Jan
2009
Sunrise
9:59 am
9:59 am
Sunset
4:58 pm
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 wayThe route covers Srurr Mor which is a rugged & fairly remote munro that can only easily be accessed from the western end of Loch Arkaig.
| Distance | Ascent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 18 km/ 11 miles | 1240 m/ 4069 ft | 6 hours plus |
There is 1 munro on this route
| Munro | Height | Order | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sgurr Mor (Glen Kingie) | 1003 | 132 | Skoor More | Big rocky peak |
River Kingie may be difficult to cross if the river is in spate as it's unbridged.
| Q | Grid Ref. | Bearing | Distance(km) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | NM987915 | 260° W | 0.6 (0.6) | From the end of the public road follow the private track into Glen Dessarry |
 | NM98109140 | 310° NW | 1.7 (2.3) | Pass the riuned barracks and contunue upto "Glendessarry" |
 | NM96809250 | 14° NNE | 0.8 (3.1) | Cross "Allt na Feithe" turn uphill passing through a gate. Follow path onto col between Fraoch Bheinn & Druim a'Chuirn |
 | NM97009330 | 17° NNE | 1.8 (4.9) | The path skirts around the southern nose of Druim a'Chuirn |
 | NM97559500 | 354° N | 1.3 (6.2) | From col (365m) decsend over watery meadows to cross River Kingie |
 | NM97429628 | 4° N | 1.3 (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 |
 | NM97529760 | 291° WNW | 1.1 (8.6) | From Col between Sgurr Mor & Srugg an Fhuarain climb to the summit of Sgurr Mor & return same route |
 | NM965980 | 291° WNW | 1.1 (9.7) | The summit Sgurr Mor (Glen Kingie) (1003 metres) |
Accommodation
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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