Out and back over Tom na Gruagaich up Beinn Alligin - Sgurr Mor: route map, distance and time
986 m · Highland
Sgurr Mor is the 986m summit of Beinn Alligin in Torridon, a Munro known for the Eag Dhubh gash and the Horns of Alligin scramble.
You climb the steep corrie path to Tom na Gruagaich and follow the ridge to Sgurr Mor, returning the same way without the Horns.
Out and back over Tom na Gruagaich at a glance
| Distance | 8.0 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 1,062 m |
| Time up | 3h 20m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 5h 0m, down the same way |
| Grade | Hard |
| Start | Coire Mhic Nobuil car park (Torridon to Inveralligin road) |
| Start grid reference | NG 892 593 |
| Summit grid reference | NG 865 612 |
Out and back over Tom na Gruagaich map
The start (green) and the summit (blue). Peakify has no GPX track for this route yet, so follow the description and your map.
Height profile and getting to the start
How long Out and back over Tom na Gruagaich takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 2h 45m | 4h 5m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 3h 20m | 5h 0m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 4h 5m | 6h 5m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
- Today: sunrise 07:25, sunset 16:46. Start by 10:46 to be down before dark, allowing 5h 0m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:28, sunset 16:43. Start by 10:43 to be down before dark, allowing 5h 0m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Beinn Alligin - Sgurr Mor summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Beinn Alligin - Sgurr Mor right now. The main Beinn Alligin - Sgurr Mor page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Beinn Alligin - Sgurr Mor forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Northwest Highlands forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · SAIS Torridon avalanche report.
About Beinn Alligin - Sgurr Mor
Sgurr Mor is the 986m summit of Beinn Alligin in Torridon, a Munro known for the Eag Dhubh gash and the Horns of Alligin scramble. More about Beinn Alligin - Sgurr Mor, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Munro, Marilyn.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Beinn Alligin - Tom na Gruagaich (922 m), 1.3 km south-west
- An Ruadh-mheallan (672 m), 2.9 km west
Challenges that include Beinn Alligin - Sgurr Mor
Other routes up Beinn Alligin - Sgurr Mor
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beinn Alligin horseshoe via the Horns | 8.1 km one way | 1,091 m | 3h 25m | Scramble |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NG 892 593, the summit at NG 865 612), what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
Out and back over Tom na Gruagaich: questions and answers
How far is Out and back over Tom na Gruagaich?
Out and back over Tom na Gruagaich is 8.0 km one way to the summit of Beinn Alligin - Sgurr Mor, with 1,062 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 16.0 km.
How long does Out and back over Tom na Gruagaich take?
About 3h 20m to the summit of Beinn Alligin - Sgurr Mor and 5h 0m there and back by Naismith's rule (5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent), before stops. A relaxed group takes nearer 6h 5m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Out and back over Tom na Gruagaich?
Out and back over Tom na Gruagaich starts from Coire Mhic Nobuil car park (Torridon to Inveralligin road). The grid reference is NG 892 593.
Is Out and back over Tom na Gruagaich suitable for beginners?
Not as a first mountain. Peakify grades it Hard: steep, rough ground where a slip matters. Build up on an easier route first.
What time should I start Out and back over Tom na Gruagaich today?
By 10:46 at the latest. Sunset on Beinn Alligin - Sgurr Mor today is 16:46, Out and back over Tom na Gruagaich takes about 5h 0m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Out and back over Tom na Gruagaich?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).