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Ascent of Cul Mor

Cul Mor is one of the big hills of the North West of Scotlan within the Coigach area. Seen from the north west and south it grows steeply, and impressivly, from the wetlands around sea level. However, good news for the hill walker, from the east it meets the A835 at the Knochan Crag pass. The view of the hill from this side is still impressive but maybe not as much as the other sides. The view over the surrounding area is one of sheer remoteness. This is an acessible but remote hill, if that is not a contradiation.

Layby at the top of the A835 road at Knochan Crag. There is sufficient parking as this hill is not busy.

From the parking space, over the road there is a good stalkers track. This is followed high up into the hill. The start of the path is marked by a gate, and the path is clearly visible. Initially the path can be wet as it crossed the stream but soon the walker climbs the south east ridge of the hill. As with most stalkers paths this finds the best route up on the high ground. The path stops on the ridge just before Meallan Diomhaim but there is a fainter path climbing up this ridge. Do not climb Meallan Diomhaim but keep to the right, east, along the edge of the cliffs. Walk around by the small lochan and then west then south west to reach the summit. Effectivly contouring around the big U shaped corie. The summit is marked with a trig point and on a clear day there are fantastic views over to the hills of the North West, the fantastic coast and over to the Western Isles. (5kms. 620m. 2hrs. 50min.)

The return can be via the downhill route. Many hill walkers try to make a circular walk but in this area, on this hill, the views are so different it will not feel like a repeat of the way up. Follow the path around the cliffs north east then east to descent the south west ridge. From here the stalkers path is soon found and followed down to the road and car park. (5kms. 0m. 1hrs. 30min.)

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