Sail Gharbh, Sail Ghorm and Spidean Coinich
3 Corbetts in Coigach, Assynt & Sutherland, climbed together from Achmore Farm.
- Distance
- 14.6 km
- Ascent
- 1230 m
- Time
- 5.5–7.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 809 m
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About this walk
Sail Gharbh, Sail Ghorm and Spidean Coinich is a hard 14.6 km circular walk with 1,230 m of ascent, taking 5.5 to 7.5 hours. It starts at Achmore Farm, A894 (grid reference NC 231 270). It climbs 3 listed hills, the highest Sail Gharbh (Quinag) at 809 m.
Sail Gharbh, Sail Ghorm and Spidean Coinich are Corbetts in Coigach, Assynt & Sutherland, close enough to climb together. The highest, Sail Gharbh, reaches 809 m (2,654 ft).
This route starts from Achmore Farm, A894 and follows paths and tracks for most of the way, with rougher ground near the top. It links the summits along the ridge between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From Achmore Farm, follow the path and tracks towards Sail Gharbh.
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2
The summits
Climb Sail Gharbh, then continue to Sail Ghorm and Spidean Coinich.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
Sail Gharbh (Quinag)
809 m
Sail Ghorm (Quinag)
776 m
Spidean Coinich (Quinag)
765 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Sail Gharbh, Sail Ghorm and Spidean Coinich take?
- Most walkers take 5.5–7.5 hours for the 14.6 km route, which has 1,230 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 Achmore Farm, A894 (grid reference NC 231 270). 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. Paths and tracks for most of the way, then rough hill ground near the summit.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Sail Gharbh (Quinag) (809 m, Corbett); Sail Ghorm (Quinag) (776 m, Corbett); Spidean Coinich (Quinag) (765 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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