Walk 1317 - Sail Gharbh (Quinag) from Kylesku

      
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Quinag is an easily recognised hill that rises to the west of the A894 a few kilometres south of Kylesku. Like many hills in this region it stands out from the general lie of the surrounding land mainly because of its geological composition. Rising to 808 metres Quniag comprises three tops of Corbett status. Sail Gharbh is the highest point of Quinag, which is formed from three distinct ridges radiating from Bealach a' Chornaidh.

   
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The start is the car park on the east side of the the A894 (Grid ref. NC232273) located approximated three kilometres north of the A894/A837 junction. From here a distinct path leads west across a small footbridge. After a initial boggy section the path improves and continues without interruption past Lochan Bealach Chornaidh to reach Bealach Chornaidh.

Just before the bealach turn sharp right onto a clear path that rises steeply northeast upwards onto the Sail Gharbh ridge. The the rock strewn ridge is soon reached and it is a short walk to the summit cairn from where there is a 360 degree panorama of superb quality. Included in the view are all the main peaks of Assynt and beyond including Suilven, Canisp, Ben More Assynt, Foinaven and Arkle (amongst others).

The return route follows the outward route although you may wish to explore the other two summits (Sail Gorm and Spidean Coinich) that are an integral part of this magnificent hill.

OS Map showing start

Ordnance Survey Map showing starting point of walk - Click Here

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 Explorer	1:25,000	Sheet 442
	OS Landranger	1:50,000	Sheet 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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