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HILLWALKING
COIGACH MOUNTAINS |
Cul Mor 
(849m) Ordnance
Survey Landranger 15 Grid Reference NC 162119Forty minute drive from Cairncroft. For some unknown reason, commonly known as "the booby mountain". The usual route leaves the A835 just north of Knockan Cliff (at 189094), where a good path comences. The initial ascent is gradual and uninteresting, until the steep final slope to the saddle between the two peaks, and thence to the main trig point summit (on the northerly peak). A ridge extends from the saddle NW for half a mile. Approx five hour round trip, worthwhile for the fine views of the other Assynt and Coigach mountains. Photo: Cul Mor, accross Cam Loch Photo: Cul Mor, from Elphin Photo: Cul Mor, from Cul Beag |
| Cul Beag
(769m) Ordnance Survey
Landranger 15 Grid Reference NC 140088 Forty-five minute drive from Cairncroft. Park on the B road to Achiltibuie, a qurter mile east of Linneraineach, where the path leaves the road (128089). Leave the path when it reaches the level of Lochan Fhionnlaidh, and head up to the obvious saddle. The climb is short but intense, as the slope becomes increasingly steep. The summit may be gained in less than an hour and a half from the road. Inspiring views of the surrounding mountains. Photo: Cul Beag, from the top of Knockan Cliff Photo: Cul Beag from Linneraineach |
| Ben More Coigach
(743m) Ordnance Survey
Landranger 15 Grid Reference NC 094043 and Sgurr an Fhidhleir
(703m) Ordnance Survey
Landranger 15 Grid Reference NC 094054Forty minute drive from Cairncroft. Park at the highest point of the A835, a mile or two after the Drumrunie turn (signposted Achiltibuie). Cross the bridge at 149036 before heading over boggy land before the climb begins. The most interesting and exposed approach is via the narrow slope of Speicin Coinnich, which involves some basic scrambling. The summit ridge of BMC stretches a couple of miles and becomes increasingly narrow on to Garbh Choireachan. Glorious views out to sea and SW to An Teallach and beyond. The Fiddler may be taken in without difficulty from the main ridge, but this avoids the more satisfying steep approach from Lochan Tuath. A six hour round trip. Photo: SW along the ridge of Ben Mor Coigach |
| Stac Pollaidh
(to the saddle of the ridge),
(traverse of the ridge) (613m)
Ordnance Survey Landranger 15 Grid Reference NC 107106 The attraction of this mountain is its wierd shape, taking on the profile of an annoyed hedgehog. A very popular mountain whose main approach (straight up the side from the ar park marked on the OS map at 108095) became so badly eroded that it is off limits. There is now a well maintained Lake District style path which circles the mountain to the rear, before heading up to the narrow ridge. An easy undemanding walk, suitable for all but the most immobile. Most people stop at the saddle of the ridge, but a traverse of the ridge is what makes the climb worthwhile. To attain the summit at the western end involves some interesting scrambling, requiring a good head for heights. There are some climbable outcrops, but these should only be attempted by real climbers (Photo: Climber on Stac Pollaidh). Photo: Stac Polliadh panoramic side view Photo: Stac Polliadh Photo: Stac Pollaidh sunset, from Cul Beag |
