What are good first walks in Coigach, Assynt & Sutherland?

Smoo Cave and the Durness cliffs (1.6 km, easy), Knockan Crag (1.8 km, easy) and Beinn Dhorain from Lothbeg (2.1 km, moderate). They're the shortest of our routes here that aren't graded hard.

What is the highest hill in Coigach, Assynt & Sutherland?

Beinn Dearg, at 1,084 m (3,556 ft).

Can I get to walks in Coigach, Assynt & Sutherland without a car?

Yes: 1 of our 59 routes here start somewhere you can reach by train, bus or ferry, including Ben Wyvis from Garbat.

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Walks and hills in Coigach, Assynt & Sutherland

Isolated peaks rising from a lochan-strewn landscape, from Ben Wyvis to Ben Hope.

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View to Meall nan Ceapraichean from near summit of Beinn Dearg

Hard · New

Beinn Dearg and its neighbours from Inverlael

Inverlael

28 km · 1560 m · 9–12.5 h

Hard · New

Seana Bhràigh from Inverlael

Inverlael

31.5 km · 1580 m · 10–13.5 h

Moderate · New

Am Faochagach from Loch Glascarnoch

Loch Glascarnoch

8.1 km · 710 m · 3–4 h

Moderate · New

Ben Wyvis from Garbat

Garbat, A835

13.8 km · 940 m · 5–6.5 h

On Ben More Assynt - view towards Na Tuadhan

Hard · New

Conival and Ben More Assynt

Inchnadamph

17.2 km · 1150 m · 6–8 h

Summit ridge looking northeast on Ben Klibreck

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Ben Klibreck from Vagastie

Vagastie, A836

10.7 km · 790 m · 4–5 h

Moderate · New

Ben Hope

Strath More

10 km · 1210 m · 4.5–6 h

Ganu Mor & ridge path from A' Cheir Ghorm

Hard · New

Ganu Mor from A838 lay-by

A838 lay-by

10.5 km · 790 m · 4–5 h

On the summit of Beinn Enaiglair - View towards the Fannichs

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Beinn Enaiglair from A835 lay-by

A835 lay-by

10.2 km · 710 m · 3.5–5 h

Hard · New

Ben Hee from West Merkland

West Merkland

10.3 km · 750 m · 3.5–5 h

Hard · New

Cul Mor from Knockan Crag

Knockan Crag

11.4 km · 730 m · 4–5 h

Hard · New

Canisp from Lyne

Lyne

12.3 km · 700 m · 4–5.5 h

Hard · New

Carn Ban from Lòn na Croice

Lòn na Croice

26.2 km · 1020 m · 7.5–10.5 h

Walkers approaching the summit of Carn Chuinneag

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Carn Chuinneag from Lòn na Croice

Lòn na Croice

17.5 km · 740 m · 5–7 h

Hard · New

Breabag from Stronechrubie

Stronechrubie

10.3 km · 700 m · 3.5–5 h

View to Bealach a' Chornaidh & 714m un-named summit from Sail Gharbh, Quinag

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Sail Gharbh, Sail Ghorm and Spidean Coinich

Achmore Farm

14.6 km · 1230 m · 5.5–7.5 h

On the summit of Cranstackie with Beinn Spionnaidh beyond

Hard · New

Cranstackie and Beinn Spionnaidh

A838 lay-by

11.8 km · 1070 m · 4.5–6 h

Coire Loch below Meallan Liath Coire Mhic Dhughaill as seen from summit 741 metres

Hard · New

Meallan Liath Coire Mhic Dhughaill from Achfary

Achfary

12.4 km · 790 m · 4–5.5 h

On the summit of Beinn Leoid with view towards Meallan a' Chuail

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Beinn Leoid from West Merkland

West Merkland

11.7 km · 820 m · 4–5.5 h

Approaching the summit of Beinn a' Chaisteil from the south

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Beinn a' Chaisteil from A835 lay-by

A835 lay-by

23.9 km · 760 m · 6.5–9 h

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Arkle from A838 lay-by

A838 lay-by

10.7 km · 840 m · 4–5.5 h

Hard · New

Meall Horn from Achfary

Achfary

18.4 km · 810 m · 5.5–7.5 h

Moderate · New

Glas Bheinn from Achmore Farm

Achmore Farm

5.9 km · 520 m · 2.5–3 h

Moderate · New

Cul Beag from Loch Fhionnlaidh

Loch Fhionnlaidh

3.1 km · 700 m · 2–2.5 h

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Coigach, Assynt & Sutherland at a glance

59 routes and 11 Munros, 22 Corbetts and 26 Grahams, with Beinn Dearg the highest at 1,084 m.

Questions about Coigach, Assynt & Sutherland

What are good first walks in Coigach, Assynt & Sutherland?: Smoo Cave and the Durness cliffs (1.6 km, easy), Knockan Crag (1.8 km, easy) and Beinn Dhorain from Lothbeg (2.1 km, moderate). They're the shortest of our routes here that aren't graded hard.
What is the highest hill in Coigach, Assynt & Sutherland?: Beinn Dearg, at 1,084 m (3,556 ft).
Can I get to walks in Coigach, Assynt & Sutherland without a car?: Yes: 1 of our 59 routes here start somewhere you can reach by train, bus or ferry, including Ben Wyvis from Garbat.

Walks and hills in Coigach, Assynt & Sutherland

59 walks

Beinn Dearg and its neighbours from Inverlael

Seana Bhràigh from Inverlael

Am Faochagach from Loch Glascarnoch

Ben Wyvis from Garbat

Conival and Ben More Assynt

Ben Klibreck from Vagastie

Ben Hope

Ganu Mor from A838 lay-by

Beinn Enaiglair from A835 lay-by

Ben Hee from West Merkland

Cul Mor from Knockan Crag

Canisp from Lyne

Carn Ban from Lòn na Croice

Carn Chuinneag from Lòn na Croice

Breabag from Stronechrubie

Sail Gharbh, Sail Ghorm and Spidean Coinich

Cranstackie and Beinn Spionnaidh

Meallan Liath Coire Mhic Dhughaill from Achfary

Beinn Leoid from West Merkland

Beinn a' Chaisteil from A835 lay-by

Arkle from A838 lay-by

Meall Horn from Achfary

Glas Bheinn from Achmore Farm

Cul Beag from Loch Fhionnlaidh

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59 hills in Coigach, Assynt & Sutherland

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Grahams (26)