Sgurr a' Mhaoraich

Height	1027m
Prominence	708m
Meaning	peak of the shellfish
Lists	Munros, 104
Location	North of Loch Chuaich (Quoich), Knoydart and the Rough Bounds
Grid Ref	NG984066
Lat/Lon	57.10583, -5.33124

Sgurr a' Mhaoraich stands in a rather isolated position between Loch Cuaich (prev Loch Quoich) to the south, Loch Hourn to the west and the South Glen Shiel Ridge to the north. The mountain's southern face rises from the roadside up grass-covered shoulders, which contrast with craggy and steep north and westerly faces.

Most hillwalkers will opt to approach Sgurr a' Mhaoraich from the south, from where a fairly direct and short route initially follows a hydro track, then climbs up onto undulating ground of the mountain's southern shoulder.

A slightly longer route begins around 1km south-west of the bridge on Loch Cuaich and traces a rather soggy stalkers path up onto Sgurr Coire nan Eiricheallach and approaches Sgurr a' Mhaoraich via its eastern crest.

From the summit, minor summits can be reached by short detours or lead to an alternative descent rather than a direct return.

Routes up Sgurr a' Mhaoraich

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Sgurr a' Mhaoraich from Loch Cuaich
	Above the centre of Loch Cuaich, grass-covered slopes rise to meet with the undulating skyline of Sgurr a' Mhaoraich. Stalker's paths, ridges and crests are followed to reach the Sgurr a' Mhaoraich's summit with its fine views, particularly toward the Rough Bounds of Knoydart. Peaks : 1 Munro Ascent : 835m (2740ft) Distance : 8km (5m) Time : 3:20hr

Nearby hills and mountains

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