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The broad grassy slopes of Saileag rising from Bealach na Lapain under a blue sky.

Saileag

A Munro of 956 metres on the north side of Glen Shiel in Kintail, climbed from the A87 by the Bealach an Lapain.

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Saileag rises to 956 metres on the north side of Glen Shiel in Kintail, among the hills between Loch Duich and Cannich.

It is the west end of a line of three Munros: Sgurr a' Bhealaich Dheirg is under 2 km to the east, with Aonach Meadhoin beyond, and Saileag is the lowest of the three. Sgurr na Ciste Duibhe is about 3.5 km to the west.

The usual way up starts from the A87 in Glen Shiel and climbs to the Bealach an Lapain, west of the summit. Kintail Mountain Rescue Team calls its ground particularly demanding, with large areas of consistently steep ground and well-defined ridges. It warns that mobile coverage is poor in places, and that conditions on the hills can be very different from those at the roadside. There is no avalanche forecast for this hill, but that does not mean there is no risk under snow. Choose a day with a good forecast, and carry a map, a compass and warm clothes.

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Directions
The A87 running beside Loch Cluanie under snow-covered mountains, a car on the road.AttractionsLoch Cluanie8.7 miles
Glen Affric Estate, Inverness-shireCannichGlen Affric EstateSleeps 24 · 12 miles

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Glen Affric Estate, Inverness-shireGlen Affric Estate
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  • 12 miles from Saileag
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  • Sleeps 8
  • In Isleornsay
  • 19 miles from Saileag
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  • In Sleat
  • 19 miles from Saileag
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