Munro
- Height
- 958 m · 3,144 ft
- Drop
- 93 m
- Grid ref
- NH 017 148
- Region
- Kintail & Glen Affric
- Range
- Loch Duich to Cannich
- County
- Highland
Summit: Cairn.
Saileag is a Munro in Kintail & Glen Affric, 958 m (3,144 ft) high. There are 2 mapped routes up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, Saileag from Druim a' Choire Reidh, is 5.7 km with 790 m of ascent and takes 2.5 to 3.5 hours.
Routes up Saileag
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Grade | Bog | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saileag from Druim a' Choire Reidh Shortest Least climb | 5.7 km | 790 m | 2.5–3.5 h | Moderate | 3/5 | Druim a' Choire Reidh, A87 |
| The Brothers of Kintail | 9.4 km | 1,010 m | 4–5.5 h | Hard | 2/5 | Glen Shiel, A87 |
Saileag on its own (1)
Rounds that include Saileag (1)
Map
Summit at NH 017 148 (57.1813, -5.2813). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.
Nearby hills
Questions about Saileag
- How high is Saileag?
- Saileag is 958 m (3,144 ft) high, a Munro in Kintail & Glen Affric. The summit is at grid reference NH 017 148.
- How long does it take to climb Saileag?
- The quickest route on TRXO, Saileag from Druim a' Choire Reidh, takes 2.5 to 3.5 hours: 5.7 km with 790 m of ascent. Allow longer in poor weather or winter conditions.
- What is the easiest way up Saileag?
- The route with the least climbing is Saileag from Druim a' Choire Reidh, starting from Druim a' Choire Reidh, A87 (NH 013 133): 5.7 km and 790 m of ascent, graded moderate.
- Is there deer stalking on Saileag?
- Red deer stag stalking runs from 1 July to 20 October on many Scottish estates, busiest from mid-August, and hinds are culled through the winter. Check the Heading for the Scottish Hills service or the estate before you go, and follow any advice on routes.