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Moruisg under a dusting of snow across the glen, a river winding below and snow-covered rocks in the foreground.
The Fannichs and Strathcarron

Moruisg

A Munro of 926 metres, number 262 of the 282.

Photograph by Nick Bramhall (CC BY-SA 2.0)

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The hill

Moruisg is one of four hills that Forestry and Land Scotland names from its Craig forest, on the A890 in the Highlands.

Forestry and Land Scotland gives the name as "the big water", and admits that some of the four are rather boggy, as their names suggest.

Starts from
Forestry and Land Scotland's Craig car park, on the A890, which it gives as the start for this hill. Out on the hill there are no waymarkers or signposts.
Stalking
Mountaineering Scotland's deer stalking page says how to find out about stalking. Where nothing is posted, it asks walkers to follow any local signs or go with caution in the stalking season.
Under snow
There is no avalanche forecast for this hill, but that does not mean there is no risk under snow. The Scottish Avalanche Information Service's full winter forecasts for its six areas begin on 17 December 2026.
Car park
The Craig car park is just off the A890 in the village of Craig, and parking is free. The nearest postcode Forestry and Land Scotland gives, IV54 8YU, is centred on Achnashellach station, about 2¼ miles to the west, not on the car park.
Train and bus
Achnashellach station is a request stop: some or all trains call there only if asked. There is a limited bus service, and Traveline Scotland has the times.
Toilets and food
For toilets and places to eat, go to Achnasheen or Lochcarron.
On the hill today
1° to 3°Drizzle on the summit, 926 m. Feels like −4° in the wind.

West wind to 15 mph, gusting 30
Rain, about 5 mm
Light from 7.56am to 6.16pm, ten hours

Sat 17Drizzle0° to 4° on top · 9 mph, gusts 16
Sun 18Cloudy−3° to 5° on top · 11 mph, gusts 22
Mon 19Cloudy−5° to 6° on top · 3 mph, gusts 5

A weather model's forecast for the height of the summit, not a report from the hill. Read the mountain forecast the evening before: Northwest Highlands forecast, Moruisg.

October2026

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Going another day?

Choose the day you mean to climb.Near or far: the light you will have, and what the summit is likely to be doing.

Photograph by Nick Bramhall (CC BY-SA 2.0)

This is remote, rugged country and you'll need the right equipment and clothing whichever route you choose.Forestry and Land Scotland, which keeps the Craig forest and its car park
Before you go

Carry

  • A paper map and a compass, and the skill to use them
  • Waterproofs, warm layers, hat and gloves
  • Food and drink
  • A head torch, a whistle and a first aid kit
  • A survival bag
  • Boots with a good grip

Under snow and ice this is a different day, with short light and the risk of avalanche. It needs an ice axe, crampons, winter boots and the skill to use them.

If something goes wrong

  • Dial 999, ask for the police, then mountain rescue
  • Give a six-figure grid reference: the summit is NH 101 499
  • Say how many are hurt, how many are with you, and your number
  • Register to text 999 before the day: text the word register to 999

The summit is optional. Turning back is the right decision whenever the cloud, the wind or the light say so.

How to call for help in the hills · Safety and skills for the hills · ThinkWINTER

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For the route itself, take the map and read these.

Next along: Maoile Lunndaidh, Sgurr a' Chaorachain, Sgurr Choinnich, Bidein a' Choire Sheasgaich. Checked on 10 October 2026. The facts on this page are Forestry and Land Scotland's, National Rail's and Mountaineering Scotland's; the forecasts are the Mountain Weather Information Service's, the Met Office's and the Scottish Avalanche Information Service's. Height and position from The Database of British and Irish Hills, v18.3, adapted, CC BY 4.0. This page is not a route description and does not replace a map.