Spidean Coire nan Clach, Beinn Eighe
Central peak on Beinn Eighe
One of two Munros and a central peak on the vast sprawling mountain of Beinn Eighe, Spidean Coire nan Clach requires a little scrambling to reach the summit. Beware in mist, the trig point is not on the highest point !Spidean Coire nan Clach, Beinn Eighe
| Height | 993m |
| Prominence | 172m |
| Meaning | file mountain - peak of the corrie of stones |
| Lists | Munros, 152 |
| Location | Torridon, Applecross, Coulin and Torridon |
| Grid Ref | NG966598 |
| Lat/Lon | 57.58225, -5.40377 |
In Torridon, Beinn Eighe is a vast mountain of quartzite, with many peaks. Spidean Coire nan Clach rests in the centre of Beinn Eighe's ridges and crests and is the lower of the two Munro summits on the mountain.
The most direct route up Spidean Coire nan Clach begins from Glen Torridon, from where a maintained path travels into Coire an Laoigh below Beinn Eighe's crests. Higher up a trig point is reached, from where a short distance and a little scrambling reaches the summit of Spidean Coire nan Clach.
Most hillwalkers will opt to continue further along Beinn's bouldery crests from Spidean Coire nan Clach's summit, with many options for route choice, including detouring to the 'Black Carls', heading northwards to the other Munro summit Ruadh-stac Mor or hiking out below the magnificent Triple Buttress of Coire Mhic Fhearchair.
Routes up Spidean Coire nan Clach
Beinn Eighe in Torridon | |
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Beinn Eighe is a vast mountain in Torridon, boasting seven peaks, two of which are Munros. There are many route options, but ensure you visit its most dramatic feature, Coire Mhic Fhearchair, a spectaular amphitheatre with a famed 'Triple Buttress'. Peaks : 2 Munros
Ascent : 1250m (4100ft) Distance : 17km (11m) Time : 6:15hr |
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