Spidean Coinich, Quinag

Spidean Coinich, Quinag

Corbett peak on Quinag

Spidean Coinich is the most southerly and lowest Corbett peak on Quinag.


Spidean Coinich, Quinag


Height764m
Prominence192m
Meaningmossy peak, milk bucket
ListsCorbett, 219
LocationAssynt, Coigach and the far north
Grid RefNC206277
Lat/Lon58.20187, -5.05446


Set in Scotland's far north, Quinag is a stunning mountain from any angle. On Quinag, Spidean Coinich is the rugged southerly peak in the range of spurs and crests.

Gaining access to Spidean Coinich is fairly straightforward via the broad south-east shoulder which leads up to a rugged summit. North of the summit there is some easy scrambling that leads to the other Corbett peaks on Quinag or a descent escape route.



Routes up Spidean Coinich, 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



Nearby hills and mountains







Contact

Contact me

Follow