Walk h197 Spidean Coinich (Quinag), Sail Ghorm (Quinag) and Sail Gharbh (Quinag) from Lairig Unapool

Fantastic panoramic views


Route outline for walk h197:

Lairig Unapool  -  Allt Sgiathaig  -  Spidean Coinich (Quinag)  -  Lochan Ruadh  -  Bealach A Connaich  -  Sail Ghorm (Quinag)  -  Bealach A Connaich  -  Sail Gharbh (Quinag)  -  Lochan Bealach Connaich  -  Allt Sgiathaig  -  Lairig Unapool




Peaks, Summits and Tops reached on this walk:

Munros
0
Munros
Corbetts
3
Corbetts
Grahams
0
Grahams
Murdos
0
Murdos
Donalds
0
Donalds
marilyn
3
Scottish
Marilyns
Bridget
0
Bridgets

Peak Bagging Statistics for this walk:

The highest point of this walk is Sail Gharbh (Quinag) at 809m (2654ft). Sail Gharbh (Quinag) is classified as a Corbett (No. 144). and a Scottish Marilyn (346th highest in Scotland, 373rd highest in the UK). The summit of Sail Gharbh (Quinag) is marked by an Ordnance Survey Trig Point.

Completing this walk will also take you to the top of Sail Ghorm (Quinag) at 776m (2547ft). Sail Ghorm (Quinag) is classified as a Corbett (No. 196). and a Scottish Marilyn (401st highest in Scotland, 438th highest in the UK).

You will also reach the summit of Spidean Coinich (Quinag) at 764m (2507ft). Spidean Coinich (Quinag) is classified as a Corbett (No. 219). and a Scottish Marilyn (423rd highest in Scotland, 462nd highest in the UK).


You can find more walks near this one on these unique free-to-access Interactive Walk Planning Maps: (click/TAP to select)


1:25,000 scale OS Explorer Map (the ones with orange/yellow covers):

442 Assynt & Lochinver


1:50,000 scale OS Landranger Map (the ones with pink/magenta covers):

15 Loch Assynt, Lochinver & Kylesku


Some Photos and Pictures from Walk h197 Spidean Coinich (Quinag), Sail Ghorm (Quinag) and Sail Gharbh (Quinag) from Lairig Unapool

In no particular order . . .

Walk h197 Spidean Coinich (Quinag), Sail Ghorm (Quinag) and Sail Gharbh (Quinag) from Lairig Unapool - Cairn beside the path in Lairig Unapool with a mist topped Spidean Coinich (Quinag) centre left

Cairn beside the path in Lairig Unapool with a mist topped Spidean Coinich (Quinag) centre left

Photo: Mark Kissipie (224)

Walk h197 Spidean Coinich (Quinag), Sail Ghorm (Quinag) and Sail Gharbh (Quinag) from Lairig Unapool - Sail Gharbh (Quinag) reflected in a pool from the lower slopes of Spidean Coinich (Quinag)

Sail Gharbh (Quinag) reflected in a pool from the lower slopes of Spidean Coinich (Quinag)

Photo: Mark Kissipie (225)

Walk h197 Spidean Coinich (Quinag), Sail Ghorm (Quinag) and Sail Gharbh (Quinag) from Lairig Unapool - Lawers Burn Dam with An Stuc (Ben Lawers) (left) and Meall Garbh (Loch Tay) (centre) in the background

Lawers Burn Dam with An Stuc (Ben Lawers) (left) and Meall Garbh (Loch Tay) (centre) in the background

Photo: Mark Kissipie (231)

Walk h197 Spidean Coinich (Quinag), Sail Ghorm (Quinag) and Sail Gharbh (Quinag) from Lairig Unapool - Approaching Spidean Coinich (Quinag)

Approaching Spidean Coinich (Quinag)

Photo: Mark Kissipie (226)

Walk h197 Spidean Coinich (Quinag), Sail Ghorm (Quinag) and Sail Gharbh (Quinag) from Lairig Unapool - Cairn on Spidean Coinich (Quinag)

Cairn on Spidean Coinich (Quinag)

Photo: Mark Kissipie (228)

Walk h197 Spidean Coinich (Quinag), Sail Ghorm (Quinag) and Sail Gharbh (Quinag) from Lairig Unapool - Footbridge at Lairig Unapool with Spidean Coinich (Quinag) shrouded in mist on the horizon

Footbridge at Lairig Unapool with Spidean Coinich (Quinag) shrouded in mist on the horizon

Photo: Mark Kissipie (223)

Walk h197 Spidean Coinich (Quinag), Sail Ghorm (Quinag) and Sail Gharbh (Quinag) from Lairig Unapool - Information Board about the Quinag (Cuinneag) at Lairig Unapool

Information Board about the Quinag (Cuinneag) at Lairig Unapool

Photo: Mark Kissipie (222)

Walk h197 Spidean Coinich (Quinag), Sail Ghorm (Quinag) and Sail Gharbh (Quinag) from Lairig Unapool - Stone shelter on Spidean Coinich (Quinag)

Stone shelter on Spidean Coinich (Quinag)

Photo: Mark Kissipie (227)

Walk h197 Spidean Coinich (Quinag), Sail Ghorm (Quinag) and Sail Gharbh (Quinag) from Lairig Unapool - Spidean Coinich (Quinag) summit cairn

Spidean Coinich (Quinag) summit cairn

Photo: Mark Kissipie (229)

Walk h197 Spidean Coinich (Quinag), Sail Ghorm (Quinag) and Sail Gharbh (Quinag) from Lairig Unapool - The path heading for Sail Ghorm (Quinag) from Spidean Coinich (Quinag)

The path heading for Sail Ghorm (Quinag) from Spidean Coinich (Quinag)

Photo: Mark Kissipie (230)


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