Glen Carron direct up Moruisg: route map, distance and time
926 m · Highland
Moruisg is a 926m Munro in Glen Carron, a broad grassy hill climbed from the Glen Carron road and often paired with Sgurr nan Ceannaichean.
Across the railway and the river, then up long, boggy grass slopes to the broad summit plateau.
Glen Carron direct at a glance
| Distance | 9.2 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 884 m |
| Time up | 3h 20m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 5h 10m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Car park east of Craig, Glen Carron |
| Start grid reference | NH 037 492 |
| Summit grid reference | NH 101 499 |
Glen Carron direct 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 Glen Carron direct takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 2h 45m | 4h 15m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 3h 20m | 5h 10m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 4h 5m | 6h 20m |
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 07:24, sunset 16:44. Start by 10:34 to be down before dark, allowing 5h 10m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:26, sunset 16:42. Start by 10:32 to be down before dark, allowing 5h 10m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Moruisg summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Moruisg right now. The main Moruisg page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Moruisg forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Northwest Highlands forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · SAIS Torridon avalanche report.
About Moruisg
Moruisg is a 926m Munro in Glen Carron, a broad grassy hill climbed from the Glen Carron road and often paired with Sgurr nan Ceannaichean. More about Moruisg, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Munro, Marilyn.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Sgurr nan Ceannaichean (913 m), 2.3 km south-west
Challenges that include Moruisg
More walks from Car park east of Craig, Glen Carron
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Craig via Allt a' Chonais up Sgurr a' Chaorachain
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NH 037 492, the summit at NH 101 499), 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.
Glen Carron direct: questions and answers
How far is Glen Carron direct?
Glen Carron direct is 9.2 km one way to the summit of Moruisg, with 884 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 18.4 km.
How long does Glen Carron direct take?
About 3h 20m to the summit of Moruisg and 5h 10m 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 20m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Glen Carron direct?
Glen Carron direct starts from Car park east of Craig, Glen Carron. The grid reference is NH 037 492.
Is Glen Carron direct suitable for beginners?
Yes, for fit walkers on a clear day. Peakify grades it Moderate: a long climb on a made path, but the top is high, exposed and colder than the start. Turn back if the cloud comes down and you can't navigate.
What time should I start Glen Carron direct today?
By 10:34 at the latest. Sunset on Moruisg today is 16:44, Glen Carron direct takes about 5h 10m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Glen Carron direct?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).