Lurg Mhòr

Lurg Mhòr, at 986-987 metres, is one of the remotest of all Munros, lacking the pointed grandeur of neighbouring Bidein a' Choire Sheasgaich but enjoying its own wild atmosphere, and looking genuinely grand when seen from the east.

The route starts from parking near Attadale Gardens on the A890, following a long, good approach track — widened and smoothed for hydro works and cyclable much of the way — to Bendronaig Lodge, with a maintained open bothy nearby available for overnight use. Beyond, a stalkers' path leads to Loch Calavie and up towards the bealach shared with Bidein a' Choire Sheasgaich, the going often a little wet on a fairly sustained climb. Turning right at the bealach tackles Lurg Mhòr first — a surprisingly good path makes for an easy ascent with two steepish sections before the cairn, with good views back to the Bidein.

The summit, situated close to the edge of steep northern crags, is prized as undoubtedly among the remotest of all Munros. East of the summit, the ridge descends and dramatically narrows into a scramble across exposed, slippery slabs for those wanting to detour to the eastern top of Meall Mòr — a serious undertaking best left to experienced scramblers, with most walkers returning instead to the bealach.

An alternative variation starts from Craig in Strathcarron, crossing the Bealach Bhearnais and traversing Beinn Tharsuinn before tackling the scramble up Bidein a' Choire Sheasgaich — a return the same way makes this a truly epic outing.

Combined with Bidein a' Choire Sheasgaich, the round trip from Attadale is typically nine to ten hours if partly cycled, or considerably longer on foot; many parties choose to overnight at Bendronaig bothy or a wild camp given the sheer distances involved.

This is genuinely remote, committing terrain — the approach alone covers around 14 kilometres each way — and the eastern scramble to Meall Mòr crosses exposed, slippery slabs that demand genuine care; full self-sufficiency and navigation skills are essential given the isolation of this whole area.

Parking near Attadale Gardens is free; Attadale has a request-stop train station on the Inverness-Kyle line, a short walk from the start.