Quinag
A' Chuinneag
A group of sandstone mountains in northern Assynt, made up of three ridges, protected by the John Muir Trust, with loop routes offering views over Kylesku and the lochs.
Quinag lies between Loch Assynt and Kylesku. It consists of three Corbetts forming a Y-shaped ridge. Its highest point, Sàil Ghorm, stands at 776 metres. The steep, cliff-lined mountains are very conspicuous from the A894 road, and the area is protected and managed by the John Muir Trust. The usual route starts from a car park beside the A894 road and loops over two or three main peaks, taking about 6 to 8 hours. From the ridge, you can look out over Loch Assynt, the Kylesku Bridge and the bays. You can also walk just as far as the Bealach a' Chornaidh pass and back (about 3 hours). Note that the summits are covered in scree and cliffs, and navigation is difficult in fog.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Wailing Widow Falls
- Kylesku Bridge
- Ardvreck Castle
- Eas a' Chual Aluinn
- Suilven
- Bone Caves of Inchnadamph
- Knockan Crag
- Lochinver