Quinag

Quinag is the most northerly of the great Assynt mountains, made up of three peaks — Sáil Ghorm, Sáil Gharbh and Spidean Coinich — arranged in a rough Y-shape connected by broad ridges. Viewed from the north, the steep faces dominate the landscape; from the south, Spidean Coinich presents a broader south-east shoulder dropping toward Loch Assynt. The 355 m paragliding launch works on N flow along the south-east ridge of Spidean Coinich, reached easily from the roadside car park. Bottom landing is possible anywhere at the base of the slope, though the ground is rough in places — plan your target carefully before committing.

Launch & conditions

From the roadside car park, an easy path leads onto the edge of the south-east ridge of Spidean Coinich, with a variety of possible launch points. The mountain's shape and craggy slopes combine to make the conditions important — pay attention to any wind shift, especially the sea breeze that turns the launch leeward.

Getting there & local rules

Travelling north from Skiag Bridge toward Kylesku on the A894, parking is available beside the road at its high point, at a small car park popular with hillwalkers.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to Quinag, read the wind and thermals for the site itself, confirm the day's rules with the local club, and remember the standing rule — when in doubt, don't launch. In the free OutDare app you can open Quinag with a 7-day forecast built from high-resolution weather models, see who else has been flying, and get there with offline maps.