Region: Torridon – Wester Ross
Height: 986m (3,235 ft)
Sgùrr Mhor, “big peak,” is the higher Munro of Beinn Alligin, standing above the dramatic cleft of Eag Dhubh and the sculptural Horns of Alligin. Its quartzite crest delivers panoramic views over Loch Torridon, Liathach, and Beinn Eighe. The ascent is steep and rhythmical, with optional scrambling on the Horns for those comfortable on airy rock. For campervan travellers, access is direct from Torridon village via the minor road and the Beinn Alligin car park.
Trailhead and Parking
- Primary Access Point: Beinn Alligin car park (off minor road from Torridon village)
- Location: West of Torridon, near Abhainn Coire Mhic Nobuil
- Grid Reference: NG869584 (trailhead)
- Summit Grid Reference: NG865570
- Capacity: Moderate; suitable for daytime campervan access
- Facilities: None at the trailhead; toilets and café in Torridon village
- Charges: Free
- Overnight: Not permitted at the trailhead; wild parking possible nearby with discretion
Alternative Options
- Torridon Village: Community centre, café, informal parking
- Kinlochewe: Campsite with full facilities (25-minute drive)
- Wild Parking: Laybys along the Torridon loop road (check signage)
Route Overview
- Standard Ascent: Circular route via Tom na Gruagaich and the Horns of Alligin
- Distance: ~10–11.5 km round trip
- Elevation Gain: ~1,240 metres
- Terrain: Steep paths, quartzite ridges, optional scrambling over the Horns
- Time Estimate: 5.5 to 6.5 hours
Navigation Notes
- Initial steep pull to Tom na Gruagaich before reaching the crest of Sgùrr Mhor
- Horns of Alligin present airy scrambling; avoid in wet or windy conditions
- Summit cairn overlooks Eag Dhubh, a dramatic south-face chasm
- Map and compass essential; a GPS is useful for the horn routing and descent choices
- Weather changes quickly; full kit and conservative timing advised
Campervan Suitability
- Day Parking: Beinn Alligin car park provides direct access
- Overnight Options:
- Kinlochewe Campsite: Toilets, showers, electric hook-ups
- Torridon village: Quiet overnighting with community courtesy
- Wild parking in designated laybys (check signage and local restrictions)
- Facilities: Pack food, water, and warm layers; the trailhead has none
Fuel and Supplies
- Torridon Village: Small shop, café, fuel station
- Kinlochewe: Additional supplies and outdoor gear
- Outdoor Gear: Best range in Inverness or Ullapool
Legacy Log
- Name Origin: “Sgùrr Mhor” means “big peak”
- Summit Features: Quartzite crest, panoramic vistas, dramatic Eag Dhubh chasm
- Known For: Horns of Alligin, sculptural Torridon terrain, and accessible grandeur
- Popular With: Scramblers, ridge walkers, and those seeking Torridon’s mythic clarity
Closing Notes
This is Munro Profile 162 in your campervan-access series. If you’ve traced the Horns, paused at the quartzite cairn, or found a rhythm in Torridon’s hush, share a note for the archive. Each reflection deepens the map.
Sources Used
These sites provide far more detailed and comprehensive overviews of the walks and Munros than I could hope to cover here: