Sgurr na Coinnich, Beinn na Caillich and Ben Aslak
3 Grahams in Isle of Skye, climbed together from Mam Udal lay-by.
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 980 m
- Time
- 4–5.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 739 m
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About this walk
Sgurr na Coinnich, Beinn na Caillich and Ben Aslak is a hard 10 km circular walk with 980 m of ascent, taking 4 to 5.5 hours. It starts at Mam Udal lay-by, Mam Udal (grid reference NG 748 210). It climbs 3 listed hills, the highest Sgurr na Coinnich at 739 m.
Sgurr na Coinnich, Beinn na Caillich and Ben Aslak are Grahams in Isle of Skye, close enough to climb together. The highest, Sgurr na Coinnich, reaches 739 m (2,425 ft). It stands well clear of the hills around it, so the summit view is a wide one.
This route starts from Mam Udal lay-by, Mam Udal and crosses a lot of pathless hillside, so you'll need to navigate 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 Mam Udal lay-by, head across the hillside towards Sgurr na Coinnich.
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The summits
Climb Sgurr na Coinnich, then continue to Beinn na Caillich and Ben Aslak.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
739 m
731 m
609 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Sgurr na Coinnich, Beinn na Caillich and Ben Aslak take?
- Most walkers take 4–5.5 hours for the 10 km route, which has 980 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 Mam Udal lay-by, Mam Udal (grid reference NG 748 210). 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?
- Sgurr na Coinnich (739 m, Graham); Beinn na Caillich (731 m, Graham); Ben Aslak (609 m, Graham).
- 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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