Cranstackie and Beinn Spionnaidh
2 Corbetts in Coigach, Assynt & Sutherland, climbed together from A838 lay-by.
- Distance
- 11.8 km
- Ascent
- 1070 m
- Time
- 4.5–6 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 802 m
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About this walk
Cranstackie and Beinn Spionnaidh is a hard 11.8 km circular walk with 1,070 m of ascent, taking 4.5 to 6 hours. It starts at A838 lay-by, A838 (grid reference NC 330 590). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Cranstackie at 802 m.
Cranstackie and Beinn Spionnaidh are Corbetts in Coigach, Assynt & Sutherland, close enough to climb together. The higher, Cranstackie, reaches 802 m (2,631 ft).
From A838 lay-by, A838, much of the way is over open hillside with no path: pick your line with a map and compass. It links the summits along the ridge between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From A838 lay-by, head across the hillside towards Cranstackie.
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2
The summits
Climb Cranstackie, then continue to Beinn Spionnaidh.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
802 m
774 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Cranstackie and Beinn Spionnaidh take?
- Most walkers take 4.5–6 hours for the 11.8 km route, which has 1,070 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at A838 lay-by, A838 (grid reference NC 330 590). Park considerately off the road; don't block gates, passing places or farm tracks.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Largely pathless hillside: rough, steep and boggy in places.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Cranstackie (802 m, Corbett); Beinn Spionnaidh (774 m, Corbett).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Deer stalking takes place on these hills from mid-August to October. Stick to the main paths and check Heading for the Scottish Hills before you go.
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