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Avoiding the road

Either the Glencanisp or River Kirkaig routes could be used for either approach or return, eliminating the road walk at the end.

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Cul Mor (849m) ‘big back’

StartGR 188 093Distance12kmAscent760mTime4hr30minTerrainWith a good path to start and end, this is a relatively straightforward route, but does involve navigating across some rough, pathless ground, and a steep, rocky final ascent up the ridge to the summit.MapsOS Landranger 15, OS Explorer 439AccessCul Mor is part of the Drumrunie Estate owned by the Assynt Foundation (01571 844100).Getting thereStart at a lay-by on the left of the A835 just past the Knockan Crag car park (188 093). The Ullapool to Lochinver bus passes by Knockan Crag, (Traveline Scotland, 0871 200 22 33, www.travelinescotland.com).Something elseVisit the Knockan Crag visitor centre to find out more about the fascinating geology of the area (01854 613418, www.knockan-crag.co.uk).

One of the highest peaks in Assynt, Cul Mor’s rocky summit is a window to both beautiful views, and the history of the formation of the surrounding landscape.