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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

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