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Beinn Spionnaidh

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Beinn Spionnaidh is the northernmost peak in Britain over 2500 feet. A whaleback ridge of quartzite scree, it offers unique views of the north coast.

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Region: Sutherland

Altitude: 773 metres

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Detailed route description and map

Cranstackie and Beinn Spionnaidh from Carbreck

Other routes and challenges

The route given above is the finest approach; it is possible to ascend the eastern flanks from near Polla on Loch Eriboll, but this side of the mountain has little character.

Walker-friendly accommodation in the area

Sutherland Hotels

Sutherland B&B

Sutherland Cottages

Sutherland Hostels

Panoramic summit view (click to open)




Users' walk reports for Beinn Spionnaidh

There are 341 Walkhighlanders who have climbed Beinn Spionnaidh. They have contributed 9 public walk reports including this summit. These are ordered below with the most popular ones first. The rightmost column shows how many summits were included in their report, which may help you to find the most relevant reports.

Title AuthorDate walked LikesHills
  29/07/2017  12 C5
  04/09/2018  11 C9
  25/05/2013  9 M1C2
  10/04/2015  6 C2
  10/04/2015  5 M2C2
  07/03/2010  1 C2
  28/04/2007  1 C4
  02/08/2015  0 C2
  14/06/2010  0 C2

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