3,258 ft · Northwest Highlands, Scotland
Spidean Coire nan Clach
Spidean Coire nan Clach is a 3,258 ft peak in the Northwest Highlands, Scotland. The standard route is the Coire an Laoigh: 5 mi, 2,950 ft of gain, Class 2.
Spidean Coire nan Clach at a glance
- Elevation3,258 ft993 m
- RouteCoire an LaoighClass 2
- Distance5 mi2,950 ft gain
- Time4 – 6 hrsModerate effort
- SeasonMay – Sep
- RangeNorthwest HighlandsScotland
Climbing the Coire an Laoigh
From Kinlochewe, drive west on the A896 into Glen Torridon. Start from the Coire an Laoigh car park, where a well-built stalkers path zigzags up toward Coire an Laoigh. A rougher, eroded path climbs grass and loose gravel to a col, then scree leads north to the trig point on the main ridge. The summit lies a short way along a narrow quartzite crest with a brief easy scramble. Class 2. In mist, the trig point is easily mistaken for the top. Quartzite is slippery when wet, and a cornice can linger above the corrie early in the season. Usually combined with Ruadh-stac Mòr.
Gear and hazards
What to bring
Backpack (25–35 L)
Hiking Boots
Water
Offline Maps
Headlamp
Satellite Communicator
Whistle
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Sun Hat
Midlayer
Insulated Jacket
Hardshell Jacket
Warm Hat
Buff
Midweight Gloves
Trekking Poles
GPS Device
Power Bank
Water Filter
First-Aid Kit
Emergency Bivy
What to watch for
- Route-finding difficulty
- Slippery terrain
- Loose rock
- Low visibility
Quests with Spidean Coire nan Clach
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Frequently asked questions
How tall is Spidean Coire nan Clach?
Spidean Coire nan Clach is 3,258 feet (993 m) tall. It is in the Northwest Highlands, Scotland.
How does Spidean Coire nan Clach rank among the Munros?
At 3,258 feet, Spidean Coire nan Clach is the 150th highest of the 282 Munros. The highest is Ben Nevis.
How hard is it to hike Spidean Coire nan Clach?
The Coire an Laoigh is Class 2, which means off-trail hiking with some use of your hands for balance. Yak rates the overall effort moderate: 5 miles with 2,950 feet of elevation gain.
How long does it take to hike Spidean Coire nan Clach?
Most people take 4 – 6 hours round trip on the Coire an Laoigh, covering 5 miles with 2,950 feet of elevation gain, so most people do it in a day.
Can a beginner hike Spidean Coire nan Clach?
Usually, if you are fit. The Coire an Laoigh is a common first summit for hikers ready for 4 – 6 hours on their feet. Bring layers, food and water, and check the weather before you start.
When is the best time to hike Spidean Coire nan Clach?
The usual hiking window is May to September. Outside it, expect snow, storms or closed access, and check the summit forecast before you go.
Climb Spidean Coire nan Clach with Yak
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