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The summit has two tops on either end of a small plateau, the western top being the true Munro summit. From the summit two main ridges stretch forth; the west ridge by way of a high rocky ridge to a col and on to [[Bidein a Choire Sheasgaich]] and the eastern ridge much longer, running down the spine of Meall Mhor to the shores of Loch Monar. This latter ridge has a series of crags on the northern side and slightly easier slopes on the southern side. | The summit has two tops on either end of a small plateau, the western top being the true Munro summit. From the summit two main ridges stretch forth; the west ridge by way of a high rocky ridge to a col and on to [[Bidein a Choire Sheasgaich]] and the eastern ridge much longer, running down the spine of Meall Mhor to the shores of Loch Monar. This latter ridge has a series of crags on the northern side and slightly easier slopes on the southern side. | ||
The summit afford spellbinding views north to the rest of the Torridon Hills and | The summit afford spellbinding views north to the rest of the Torridon Hills and south-east to the hills of [[Glen Affric]] and Strathfarrar. | ||
A climb normally begins at [[Achnashellach]] to the north and will demand a long walk in. Bidein a Choire Sheasgaich is normally climbed first by way of its long northern ridge and on to Lurg Mhòr from there. | A climb normally begins at [[Achnashellach]] to the north and will demand a long walk in. Bidein a Choire Sheasgaich is normally climbed first by way of its long northern ridge and on to Lurg Mhòr from there. | ||
Latest revision as of 20:13, 19 September 2018
| Lurg Mhòr | |||
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| Range: | Torridon Hills | ||
| Summit: | 3,235 feet NH064404 57°24’45"N, 5°13’30"W | ||
Lurg Mhòr is a mountain amongst the Torridon Hills of Ross-shire, which reaches a height of 3,235 feet at its summit, and so it qualifies as a Munro.
This is most southern Munro in the Torridon region and one of the more inaccessible ones. Lurg Mhòr is normally climbed with neighbouring Munro, Bidein a Choire Sheasgaich, as the two are connected by a high ridge.
Geography
The summit has two tops on either end of a small plateau, the western top being the true Munro summit. From the summit two main ridges stretch forth; the west ridge by way of a high rocky ridge to a col and on to Bidein a Choire Sheasgaich and the eastern ridge much longer, running down the spine of Meall Mhor to the shores of Loch Monar. This latter ridge has a series of crags on the northern side and slightly easier slopes on the southern side.
The summit afford spellbinding views north to the rest of the Torridon Hills and south-east to the hills of Glen Affric and Strathfarrar.
A climb normally begins at Achnashellach to the north and will demand a long walk in. Bidein a Choire Sheasgaich is normally climbed first by way of its long northern ridge and on to Lurg Mhòr from there.
These hills are remote and a big expedition to reach and climb them is an attraction.
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| Munros in SMC Area SMC Section 12 - Glen Cannich to Glen Carron |
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An Riabhachan • An Socach • Bidein a' Choire Sheasgaich • Càrn nan Gobhar (Lapaichs) • Càrn nan Gobhar (Strathfarrar) • Lurg Mhòr • Maoile Lunndaidh • Moruisg • Sgùrr a' Chaorachain • Sgùrr a' Choire Ghlais • Sgurr Choinnich • Sgùrr Fhuar-thuill • Sgùrr na Lapaich • Sgùrr na Ruaidhe |