Moruisg
Moruisg and Sgùrr nan Ceannaichean
Route overview
This circular walk climbs the massive, grassy dome of Moruisg before continuing along a high ridge to the former Munro, now Corbett, Sgùrr nan Ceannaichean. Starting from Glen Carron, the route offers superb views across the Coulin Forest and Torridon, combining a steep, direct ascent with a scenic high-level traverse.
Terrain and underfoot
The lower slopes near the railway and the return path along the Alltan na Feola are notoriously boggy. The initial climb up Moruisg is sustained and very steep, with a path that runs close to unstable gully edges. Higher ground offers straightforward walking on broad grassy ridges, followed by a steep, rocky descent to the bealach and a final pathless descent bypassing crags. The Alltan na Feola must be crossed on the return.
- Distance
- 12.1 km
- Ascent
- 1,059 m
- Typical time
- 4.5 - 5.5 hoursStandard moving time
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Getting there and parking
Driving and parking
A890 layby for Moruisg
The walking start is at the layby about 1 km west of Allt Coire Crubaidh bridge, grid NH080520. Keep road access clear.
A surfaced roadside layby with parallel parking. Keep the through lane and access clear.
- Walking approach and return
- The route crosses the river bridge and passes beneath the railway. Use the underpass rather than a track crossing.