Cul Mor

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A popular and - given its dramatic outline - reasonably straightforward Corbett with superb views over the other isolated monoliths of Assynt and Coigach including Stac Pollaidh and Suilven.

Terrain

Excellent stalkers path for the approach. There is a wetter section, and a short boulderfield on the approach to the summit. Some pathless terrain.

Public Transport

Limited bus to start.

Start

Layby on A835 just north of the Knockan Crag visitor centre. Open start point in Google Maps for directions.

Hillwalking in Winter

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Walk Statistics

Distance: 13.5km / 8.5 miles
Time (summer conditions): 4 - 5.5 hours
Ascent: 808m (Profile)
Start Grid Ref: NC189095

Summits Climbed

Corbett: Cul Mor

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Walk Description

Stage 1

From the layby go through the gate and follow the well made stalkers' path. It soon reaches a metal gate and continues for another two kilometres. There are good views back of the Knockan Crag. In front, Suilven looms into view after rounding a corner.

Stage 2

Eventually a large cairn marks the spot where the path turns up the south-east shoulder of Cul Mor. This is a broad slope, heathery and wet in places underfoot. There is a faint path which deteriorates in the boggy sections.

Stage 3

After two kilometres of gentle climbing the ground levels out to form a plateau before the final steep cone of Cul Mor. The best approach approach is to skirt round to the right and ascend the north-east ridge - where a path aids the ascent. This eventually steepens and there is a short section up a boulderfield before the summit plateau is reached.

Stage 4

The summit of Cul Mor is marked by a cairn and a trig point with a stone shelter. On a fine day there are spectacular views out to sea and across the surrounding landscape of Assynt and Coigach. Continue west down the ridge which has sculpted outcrops of Torridonian sandstone.

Stage 5

If time permits it is well worth continuing along the spur of Sron Gharbh to reach the furthest northwestern end of the mountain to enjoy the spectacular views of the lochan-spattered landscape, with Stac Pollaidh and Suilven both looking magnificent.

Stage 6

Return along the ridge to reach the bealach below Creag nan Calman, the pointed southern peak which is also worth the short detour to make the ascent.

Stage 7

You can either descend the east ridge from here, or return to the bealach to follow a path down the grassy coire. Lower down it is possible to descending across broken craggy ground northeast to regain the outward route over Meallan Diomhain; alternatively the broken ground could be avoided by keeping south of Meallan Diomhain and regaining the path lower down.

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