Loch Quoich and the south ridge up Sgurr a' Mhaoraich: route map, distance and time
1,027 m · Highland
Sgurr a' Mhaoraich is a 1027m Munro above Loch Quoich and Loch Hourn, a rocky peak climbed from the road to Kinloch Hourn.
A stalkers' path climbs the south ridge, then rocky ground leads to the summit with a few easy hands-on steps.
Loch Quoich and the south ridge at a glance
| Distance | 7.8 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 897 m |
| Time up | 3h 5m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 4h 35m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Roadside parking by the Loch Quoich bridge |
| Start grid reference | NH 019 023 |
| Summit grid reference | NG 983 065 |
Loch Quoich and the south ridge 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 the Loch Quoich and the south ridge takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 2h 30m | 3h 50m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 3h 5m | 4h 35m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 3h 45m | 5h 40m |
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 07:23, sunset 16:46. Start by 11:11 to be down before dark, allowing 4h 35m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:25, sunset 16:44. Start by 11:09 to be down before dark, allowing 4h 35m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Sgurr a' Mhaoraich summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Sgurr a' Mhaoraich right now. The main Sgurr a' Mhaoraich page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Sgurr a' Mhaoraich forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Northwest Highlands forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Sgurr a' Mhaoraich
Sgurr a' Mhaoraich is a 1027m Munro above Loch Quoich and Loch Hourn, a rocky peak climbed from the road to Kinloch Hourn. More about Sgurr a' Mhaoraich, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Munro, Marilyn.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Sgurr a' Mhaoraich Beag (947 m), 0.7 km west
Challenges that include Sgurr a' Mhaoraich
More walks from Roadside parking by the Loch Quoich bridge
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Loch Quoich stalkers' path up Gleouraich
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NH 019 023, the summit at NG 983 065), 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.
Loch Quoich and the south ridge: questions and answers
How far is the Loch Quoich and the south ridge?
The Loch Quoich and the south ridge is 7.8 km one way to the summit of Sgurr a' Mhaoraich, with 897 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 15.6 km.
How long does the Loch Quoich and the south ridge take?
About 3h 5m to the summit of Sgurr a' Mhaoraich and 4h 35m 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 5h 40m for the round trip.
Where do you park for the Loch Quoich and the south ridge?
The Loch Quoich and the south ridge starts from Roadside parking by the Loch Quoich bridge. The grid reference is NH 019 023.
Is the Loch Quoich and the south ridge 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 the Loch Quoich and the south ridge today?
By 11:11 at the latest. Sunset on Sgurr a' Mhaoraich today is 16:46, The Loch Quoich and the south ridge takes about 4h 35m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for the Loch Quoich and the south ridge?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).