Corbett · North-West Highlands
Quinag — Sail Gharbh
The highest of Quinag's three Corbett summits, set on a long ridge of Torridonian sandstone overlooking Loch Assynt. The full traverse of all three Corbetts is one of the great days in the North-West.
Quick facts
- Height
- 808m/ 2651ft
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 800 m
- Time
- 5.5 hrs
- Difficulty
- 3 / 5
- Grid ref
- NC209293
- Nearest city
- Ullapool
Standard route
Standard route from the JMT car park on the A894. Path climbs steadily to the bealach below Spidean Coinich, then follows the ridge north to Sail Gharbh.
Terrain
Good path. Rocky underfoot in places but no scrambling on the basic route.
In winter
Genuine winter mountain. The full traverse in winter is a serious undertaking.
Best time of year
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Getting there
- Glasgow5h 5m
- Edinburgh5h 10m
OS maps: OS Explorer 442