Skiag Bridge car park via the central bealach up Quinag - Sail Gharbh: route map, distance and time
809 m · Highland
Sail Gharbh is the highest summit of Quinag, a branching sandstone mountain in Assynt with steep terraced buttresses and long grassy ridges between them.
A moorland path leads into the heart of the mountain, then a climb up the rocky ridge to Sail Gharbh.
Skiag Bridge car park via the central bealach at a glance
| Distance | 11.8 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 836 m |
| Time up | 3h 45m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 6h 5m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Quinag car park north of Skiag Bridge |
| Start grid reference | NC 234 244 |
| Summit grid reference | NC 209 292 |
Skiag Bridge car park via the central bealach map
The start (green) and the summit (blue). Peakify has no GPX track for this route yet, so follow the description and your map.
Height profile and getting to the start
How long Skiag Bridge car park via the central bealach takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 3h 5m | 5h 5m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 3h 45m | 6h 5m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 4h 35m | 7h 35m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
- Today: sunrise 07:25, sunset 16:42. Start by 09:37 to be down before dark, allowing 6h 5m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:28, sunset 16:39. Start by 09:34 to be down before dark, allowing 6h 5m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Quinag - Sail Gharbh summit weather for this route
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About Quinag - Sail Gharbh
Sail Gharbh is the highest summit of Quinag, a branching sandstone mountain in Assynt with steep terraced buttresses and long grassy ridges between them. More about Quinag - Sail Gharbh, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Corbett, Marilyn.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Quinag - Spidean Coinich (764 m), 1.5 km south
- Quinag - Sail Ghorm (776 m), 1.6 km north-west
Challenges that include Quinag - Sail Gharbh
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NC 234 244, the summit at NC 209 292), what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
Skiag Bridge car park via the central bealach: questions and answers
How far is Skiag Bridge car park via the central bealach?
Skiag Bridge car park via the central bealach is 11.8 km one way to the summit of Quinag - Sail Gharbh, with 836 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 23.6 km.
How long does Skiag Bridge car park via the central bealach take?
About 3h 45m to the summit of Quinag - Sail Gharbh and 6h 5m there and back by Naismith's rule (5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent), before stops. A relaxed group takes nearer 7h 35m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Skiag Bridge car park via the central bealach?
Skiag Bridge car park via the central bealach starts from Quinag car park north of Skiag Bridge. The grid reference is NC 234 244.
Is Skiag Bridge car park via the central bealach suitable for beginners?
Yes, for fit walkers on a clear day. Peakify grades it Moderate: a long climb on a made path, but the top is high, exposed and colder than the start. Turn back if the cloud comes down and you can't navigate.
What time should I start Skiag Bridge car park via the central bealach today?
By 09:37 at the latest. Sunset on Quinag - Sail Gharbh today is 16:42, Skiag Bridge car park via the central bealach takes about 6h 5m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Skiag Bridge car park via the central bealach?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).