Cul Mor
Isolated Corbett above Coigach in Sutherland
Sitting above crags and corries, Cul Mor is an impressive mountain sitting in an isolated position overlooking the pitted landscapes of Coigach, Inverpolly and Drumrunie.Cul Mor
Height | 849m |
Prominence | 651m |
Meaning | big back |
Lists | Corbett, 93 |
Location | Coigach and Inverpolly, Coigach and Assynt |
Grid Ref | NC162119 |
Lat/Lon | 58.05812, -5.11676 |
A few miles north of Ullapool, Cul Mor is an impressive mountain of Corbett status guarded on most sides by crags and corries. Its sits in remote Inverpolly above a heather-clad landscape pitted with many lochs and lochans.
The most direct and straightforward route is from Knockan Crag, around 5km south-east of Cul Mor's summit, where a stalker's path leads most of the way.
A more interesting and longer route combines Cul Mor with Cul Beag and begins from Loch Lurgainn. Much of this route is away from paths, but the extra effort is rewarded by some stunning scenery and hidden lochans with crystal-clear water and beautiful beaches.
Routes up Cul Mor
Cul Mor from Knockan Crag | |
A short hillwalking route in Sutherland heading from Knockan Crag and following a fine stalkers path most of the way to Cul Mor. Peaks : 1 Corbett
Ascent : 720m (2360ft) Distance : 11km (7m) Time : 4hr |
Cul Beag and Cul Mor | |
A rough hillwalking from Loch Lurgainn exploring the lochans of Inverpolly and Drumrunie forests on route up to Cul Beag to Cul Mor. Peaks : 2 Corbetts
Ascent : 1650m (5410ft) Distance : 16km (10m) Time : 6:25hr |