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 302 Walkhighlanders who have climbed Beinn Spionnaidh. They have contributed 8 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	Author	Date walked	Likes	Hills
The magnificent North of Scotland - sun, fun and pies!	Jaxter	29/07/2017	12	C5
Ben Hope, Sandwood Bay - A Birthday Treat!!	dooterbang	25/05/2013	9	M1C2
Cranstackie and other, and the plan that backfired!	The Rodmiester	10/04/2015	6	C2
Durness: Bens, Beaches and Bobby Dazzlers	old danensian	10/04/2015	5	M2C2
Sutherland Weekender part 2 - Stacks and man traps	malky_c	07/03/2010	1	C2
A few Corbetts North of Loch More	gaffr	28/04/2007	1	C4
Double centenary in the magic world of Sutherland	BlackPanther	02/08/2015	0	C2
Beinn Spionnaidh & Cranstackie (from the back)	mountain coward	14/06/2010	0	C2

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