Walk h197 Spidean Coinich (Quinag), Sail Ghorm (Quinag) and Sail Gharbh (Quinag) from Lairig Unapool
This 8¾ mile, Grade 7 (Hard), easy-to-follow, hand-crafted walk, complete with GPS Waypoints, starts at Lairig Unapool & will take you about 7½ hrs to complete.
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Detailed walk route map PDF | |
Vital Statistics: | ||
| Length: | 8¾ miles (14km) | |
| Ascent: | 4050 ft (1234m) | |
| Time: | 7½ hours | |
| Grade: |  | |
| Walk Type: | High Mountains | |
| Start: | Cow Bridge Car Park* | |
| Grid Ref: | NY403134 | |
| Sat Nav: | N54.5122 W2.9241 | |
| What3words: | scarecrow.generals.fire | |
| Postcode: | CA11 0NS‡ | |
| Car Park Fee: | Pay and display. Free parking for National Trust members | |
| Car Park Size: | Small. Only room for 22 well-parked cars | |
| Location: | On the A592 between Hartsop and Patterdale | |
| Stiles: | None | |
| Dogs: | Permitted under close control | |
| Terrain: | Good paths in the valley, thin mountain paths higher up | |
| Gear Needed: | Full mountain gear including boots, warm layers, waterproofs, food & water, and good weather | |
Route outline for this walk:
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:
 0 Munros |
 3 Corbetts |
 0 Grahams |
 0 Murdos |
 0 Donalds |
 3 Scottish Marilyns |
 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).
Free-to-access Interactive Walk Planning Maps:
1:25,000 scale OS Explorer Map (orange/yellow covers):
An Interactive Walk Planning Map for OS Explorer 442 Assynt & Lochinver is not currently available
1:50,000 scale OS Landranger Map (pink/magenta covers):
An Interactive Walk Planning Map for OS Landranger 15 Loch Assynt, Lochinver & Kylesku is not currently available
Some Photos and Pictures from Walk h197 Spidean Coinich (Quinag), Sail Ghorm (Quinag) and Sail Gharbh (Quinag) from Lairig Unapool
In no particular order . . .
Cairn beside the path in Lairig Unapool with a mist topped Spidean Coinich (Quinag) centre left
Sail Gharbh (Quinag) reflected in a pool from the lower slopes of Spidean Coinich (Quinag)
Lawers Burn Dam with An Stuc (Ben Lawers) (left) and Meall Garbh (Loch Tay) (centre) in the background
Footbridge at Lairig Unapool with Spidean Coinich (Quinag) shrouded in mist on the horizon
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