Beinn Spionnaidh
Most northerly Corbett peak
Beinn Spionnaidh is a grass-covered hill topped with quartzite boulderfield in the far north-west. Along with neighbouring Cranstackie, these two peaks combine to form the most northerly high ground in Scotland's mainland.Beinn Spionnaidh
| Height | 773m |
| Prominence | 211m |
| Meaning | mountain of strength |
| Lists | Corbett, 202 |
| Location | Srath Dionnard, Coigach and the far north |
| Grid Ref | NC371490 |
| Lat/Lon | 58.47304, -4.8105 |
Situated on the peninsula between Loch Eriboll and Kyle of Durness, Beinn Spionnaidh's grass covered slopes rise gently to meet with its summit crest stretching north-east to south-west and covered in quartzite boulderfield.
Beinn Spionnaidh's and nearby Cranstackie's crests link together at a grassy col at a height of 550m. Most hillwalkers will therefore combine them into one outing, but there's a choice of approach - from Loch Eriboll to the east or Carbreck to the west.
Routes up Beinn Spionnaidh
Cranstackie and Beinn Spionnaidh from Loch Eriboll | |
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Starting from near the southern end of Loch Eriboll, this largely pathless route strikes over grass, through forestry and up the side of the lovely Allt Leacach to reach the bouldery summits of Cranstackie and Beinn Spionnaidh. Peaks : 2 Corbetts
Ascent : 1025m (3360ft) Distance : 11km (7m) Time : 4:30hr |
Cranstackie and Beinn Spionnaidh from Carbreck | |
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From the roadside a few miles south of Durness a fine track leads to the base of the twins of Cranstackie and Beinn Spionnaidh. Thereafter, grassy slopes rise up to the bouldery summit crests of these mountains. Peaks : 2 Corbetts
Ascent : 1050m (3440ft) Distance : 13km (8m) Time : 5hr |
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