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Spidean Coinich on Quinaig in Sutherland

Spidean Coinich ( 764m, 2546ft )

- one of the three Corbetts

on Quinag in Sutherland

Quinag presents a formidable sight

 with its two huge buttresses

 of Sàil Gharbh and Sàil Ghorm

 dominating the skyline.


Spidean Coinich from Sail Gharbh on Quinaig in Sutherland

Spidean Coinich from Sail Gharbh

( 808m, 2651ft )

- the highest of the three Corbetts )

on Quinag




Spidean Coinich from Sail Gharbh on Quinaig in Sutherland

Spidean Coinich from Sail Gharbh

( 808m, 2651ft )

- the highest of the three Corbetts )

on Quinag






Summit Ridge on Quinaig in Sutherland

Summit Ridge

on Quinag

in Sutherland



Spidean Coinich on Quinaig in Sutherland

Spidean Coinich ( 764m, 2546ft )

on Quinag

in Sutherland

 


Spidean Coinich on Quinaig in Sutherland

Spidean Coinich ( 764m, 2546ft )

on Quinag

in Sutherland




Spidean Coinich on Quinaig in Sutherland

Spidean Coinich ( 764m, 2546ft )

on Quinag

in Sutherland




Spidean Coinich on Quinaig in Sutherland

Spidean Coinich ( 764m, 2546ft )

on Quinag

in Sutherland





Spidean Coinich on Quinaig in Sutherland

Spidean Coinich ( 764m, 2546ft )

on Quinag

in Sutherland




Spidean Coinich on Quinaig in Sutherland

Spidean Coinich ( 764m, 2546ft )

on Quinag

in Sutherland




Spidean Coinich on Quinaig in Sutherland

Spidean Coinich ( 764m, 2546ft )

on Quinag

in Sutherland




Spidean Coinich on Quinaig in Sutherland

Spidean Coinich ( 764m, 2546ft )

on Quinag

in Sutherland





Spidean Coinich on Quinaig in Sutherland

Buttress on Quinag


in Sutherland




Summits of Quinaig in Sutherland

Summits of Quinag


in Sutherland





Summit ridge of Quinaig in Sutherland

Summit ridge of Quinag


in Sutherland





 
Precipice Edge on Quinaig in Sutherland

Precipice Edge


on Quinag



View from Quinaig in Sutherland

View from Quinag





View from Quinaig in Sutherland

View from Quinag





Quinaig in Sutherland

Quinag





Quinaig above Loch Assynt in Sutherland

Quinag


above Loch Assynt



Quinaig above Loch Assynt in Sutherland

Quinag

above Loch Assynt






Quinaig above Loch Assynt in Sutherland

Quinag

above Loch Assynt





Quinaig above Loch Assynt in Sutherland

Quinag






Quinaig in Sutherland

Quinag




Quinaig in Sutherland

Quinag





Quinaig in Sutherland

Quinag





Quinaig in Sutherland

Quinag





View from Quinaig in Sutherland

View from Quinag





View from Quinaig in Sutherland

View from Quinag






Quinaig in Sutherland

Quinag





Quinaig in winter

Quinag in winter





Sunset in Sutherland

Sunset in Sutherland

Sunsets & Sunrises Gallery





Sunset in Sutherland

Sunset in Sutherland

Sunsets & Sunrises Gallery






Map of Quinaig

Map of Quinag




Route Map of Quinaig

Route Map of Quinag





QUINAG - ROUTE DESCRIPTION:

Location: Sutherland
Map: OS Landranger 15
Distance: 9 miles ( 15km )
Time: 6-8 hours
Terrain: Paths, grass and rock

Approaching Kylesku from the north the first glimpse of Quinag can be intimidating. On dour days it can look distinctly menacing, the main backbone of the mountain shy and retiring, hidden by the perspective of the land behind steep, barrel-shaped buttresses of terraced rock.
From the Lochinvar road, in the west, that ridge becomes the dominant feature, a 5km wall of Torridonian sandstone with a splintered quartzite crest. In the light of a winter sunset it can look fierce, while on a summer’s day all threats melt away. With a high-level start, obvious paths and wide-ranging views the ridge walks to the three summits make one of the best high-level excursions in the north.
Unusually for a Corbett, Quinag has three summits - Sail Ghorm ( 776m / 2,546ft ), Sail Gharbh ( 808m / 2,651ft ) and Spidean Coinich ( 764m / 2,507ft).
A parking space on the A894, at an elevation of almost 250m, makes a good starting point but don’t be tempted by the footpath that appears to run up into the Coire Chornaidh. A far better way to reach Spidean Coinich is to follow the east ridge over grass and quartzy slabs to a small rocky top. Beyond this, steeper rocky slopes lead to the summit. A steep descent down a narrow ridge is the highlight of the day, high above the watery wastes that form the hinterland of the Eddrachillis Bay coast. On the other side of the ridge the dark waters of Lochan Bealach Cornaidh reflect the steep slopes of Sail Gharbh, which, in a few hours, will be your final top of the day.
The ridge drops to the broad Bealach a’ Chornaidh from where a path zig-zags up to the ridge just east of a knobbly top. Skirting the top itself, the path traverses its north- east slopes and descends to another bealach before climbing the long ridge out to Sail Ghorm, the second summit of the day. With Loch a‘ Chairn Bhain and Kylesku below, the whole of the north stretches before you, on past Ben Stack to Arkle and Foinaven and distant Cranstackie.
From Sail Gorm you have to retrace your steps to the Sail Gharbh ridge but it’s no hardship, with views of Suilven and the lnverpollaidh hills illustrating why this is a landscape without equal. It's an easy stroll out to Sail Gharbh before descending back to the low point on the ridge where the best route of descent is to drop down the steep slopes to Lochan Bealach Cornaidh. A rough path down the corrie makes a grand end to the day.


Route:
Start/finish at the parking space on the A894 between Kylesku and Inchnadamph ( GR NC233274 ).
Cross the road and follow a sta|ker's path over a footbridge.
Leave the path and head due W to gain the prominent E ridge of Spidean Coinich.
Follow the ridge to a rocky top which is crossed before a steeper climb to the summit of Spidean Coinich.
Descend steeply N to a high col then climb over the bump marked on the map as pt713.
Follow the path down to the Bealach a‘ Chornaidh then continue N up steep slopes to the ridge just E of pt745.
Continue NW to gain the ridge that runs out to Sail Ghorm.
Return to the point just E of pt745 and follow the ridge E then ENE to the summit of Sail Gharbh.
From the summit return to the low point of the ridge and descend loose E-facing slopes towards Lochan Bealach Cornaidh where a rough footpath drops E down the corrie towards the starting point.





Loch Assynt in Sutherland

Loch Assynt


Sunset in Sutherland

Sunset in Sutherland

Sunsets & Sunrises Gallery

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