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Walk 1317 - Sail Gharbh (Quinag) from Kylesku

County/Area   Highland
AuthorLou Johnson
Length5.0 miles / 8.1 km
Ascent1850 feet / 561 metres
Grademoderate

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Sail Gharbh (Quinag) is one of Sutherland's most famous hills. This Highland walk starts near Kylesku (Highland) and follows a relatively easy approach. The views from Sail Gharbh's summit are outstanding.

Suggested Maps

It is recommended you take a map with you when following a walk route. The preferred scale is 1:25000 used by the Explorer series.

OS ExplorerSheet 442
OS LandrangerSheet 15

Note : If two maps are listed at the same scale then either (a) both are required for full coverage of the route or (b) the route is covered on both maps.

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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
 


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