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.

Panoramic summit view (click to open)


Beinn Spionnaidh



Users' walk reports for Beinn Spionnaidh

There are 858 Walkhighlanders who have climbed Beinn Spionnaidh. They have contributed 13 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.

Walk report AuthorDate walked LikesHills
  4/9/18  14 C9
  29/7/17  14 C5
  23/7/23  13 C4F2
  25/5/13  9 M1C2
  29/6/19  7 C2
  26/5/21  6 C2
  10/4/15  6 C2
  10/4/15  5 M2C2
  14/6/10  2 C2
  20/5/22  1 C1
  2/8/15  1 C2
  7/3/10  1 C2
  28/4/07  1 C4

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