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Lurg Mhor routes: 5 ways to the top
Approach from AttadaleHiking · 24km · from AttadaleModerate
This route starts from Attadale and involves a long walk in through Glen Ling, it is a remote and challenging hike with stunning views, suitable for experienced hikers.
Via Bearnais BothyHiking · 28km · from StrathcarronModerate
This route begins at Strathcarron and passes through Bearnais Bothy, it is a long and demanding hike with a wild and remote feel, the bothy provides a potential overnight stop.
From Craig via Beinn TharsuinnHiking · 30km · from CraigHard
This challenging route starts at Craig and includes an ascent of Beinn Tharsuinn, it is a strenuous hike with significant elevation gain and requires good navigation skills.
Via Loch MonarHiking · 32km · from Loch MonarHard
This is a remote and demanding route starting from Loch Monar, it involves a long approach and is suitable for experienced hikers looking for solitude.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 25km · from AttadaleGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a scramble up the East Ridge of Lurg Mhor, it is a Grade 1 scramble offering a more adventurous ascent with some exposure.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Lurg Mhor today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Lurg Mhor each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 988m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Lurg Mhor each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:23, sunset 16:45
9h 21m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:22 and starts 15:46. From the summit you see the sun 07:16 to 16:52.
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About Lurg Mhor
Lurg Mhor is 988 m (3,240 ft) high with 443 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 173rd highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Meall Mor (0.7 km), Beinn Tharsuinn South Top (2.3 km) and Bidein a' Choire Sheasgaich (1.8 km).
How high is Lurg Mhor?
Lurg Mhor is 988 metres high with 443 metres of prominence.
Where is Lurg Mhor?
Lurg Mhor is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Lurg Mhor?
Peakify lists 5 routes for Lurg Mhor, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Approach from Attadale (24km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Lurg Mhor today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What weather information is shown for Lurg Mhor?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
