Scotland
Speicein Coinnich
715M
2346FT
About Speicein Coinnich
Rising as the dramatic eastern prow of the Ben Mor Coigach ridge, this steep-sided summit offers a relentless but rewarding climb from Culnacraig. Its sharp profile, composed of rugged Torridonian sandstone, provides a grandstand view over the Summer Isles and the deep waters of Loch Broom.
Key Statistics
Rank
65th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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37m
Nearest Town
Culnacraig
Geology
This hill is formed from the Applecross Formation, a rugged sandstone filled with small river stones and gravel.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NC107041
Latitude
57.9863°N
Longitude
5.2026°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Kenneth’s Little Peak' or 'Kenneth's Spike', likely referring to the hill's sharp, pointed appearance when viewed from the glen below.
- •While not the highest point of the massif, this peak marks the eastern terminus of the Ben Mor Coigach ridge, a mountain area managed as a nature reserve by the Scottish Wildlife Trust.
- •The summit offers an exceptional perspective of the Assynt 'island' mountains to the north, specifically the jagged ridge of Stac Pollaidh and the unmistakable shark-fin profile of Suilven.
- •The direct ascent from the coastal road is famously unforgiving, climbing nearly 700 metres in less than two kilometres over steep grass and sandstone terraces.
- •Many walkers reach this summit convinced they have finished the climb, only to realise the true highest point of the ridge sits a further mile and a half away to the west.