Sail Gharbh, Quinag
Corbett peak on Quinag
Sail Gharbh is the highest and most easterly Corbett peak on Quinag.Sail Gharbh, Quinag
Height | 809m |
Prominence | 550m |
Meaning | rough heel, mil bucket |
Lists | Corbett, 142 |
Location | Assynt, Coigach and the far north |
Grid Ref | NC209292 |
Lat/Lon | 58.21514, -5.0499 |
In the far north-west of Scotland, Quinag is a magnificent mountain rising above the pitted lochan landscape of Assynt. Sail Gharbh is the highest and most easterly peak on Quinag.
From the bealach between Loch Assynt and Kylesku, a fairly easy and direct route leads to the col east of the summit of Sail Gharbh also linking the other peaks on Quinag.
Routes up Sail Gharbh, Quinag
Quinag from above Loch Assynt | |
Quinag is a stunning mountain with many crags and rocky terraces. This route bags all 3 Corbett peaks on Quinag - Spidean Coinich, Sail Gharbh and Sail Ghorm. Peaks : 3 Corbetts
Ascent : 1150m (3770ft) Distance : 13km (8m) Time : 5:10hr |