Tent campingTent only · up to 3 nights
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About Bealach Below Quinag
Quinag's complex ridges rise above Loch Assynt and the west coast, with a high bealach offering a memorable wild-camping setting in settled weather. The approach is shorter than Sandwood or the deep Cairngorm camps, but altitude and exposure make it a serious choice rather than an easy one. Wind is the main limitation and a forecast that looks acceptable at sea level can be unpleasant on the op...
Quinag's complex ridges rise above Loch Assynt and the west coast, with a high bealach offering a memorable wild-camping setting in settled weather. The approach is shorter than Sandwood or the deep Cairngorm camps, but altitude and exposure make it a serious choice rather than an easy one. Wind is the main limitation and a forecast that.
At a glance
Vehicle overnightNot included
Natural water nearbyTreatment required
Quinag ridgesGood to know
Views toward SuilvenGood to know
High Assynt settingGood to know
Wild camping
Access & camping
FREE & LEGALResponsible lightweight tent camping is included in Scottish access rights wherever those rights apply.
Permit Not required Cost Free Style Backpack · Mountain · Bealach · Remote
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Responsible lightweight tent camping is included in Scottish access rights wherever those rights apply.
Authority: Scottish Outdoor Access Code
Restrictions: styles: backpack, mountain, bealach, remote difficulty: hard walk in: text: About 3–4 km from the Quinag access area; around 400 m elevation in the guide. tent only: Yes vehicle overnight included: No max stay nights: 3 conditions: Small numbers and lightweight tents., Normally two or three nights maximum in one place., Keep well away from buildings and roads., Leave no trace and take litter away., Use a camping stove; follow current local fire advice., Access rights have exclusions and local restrictions can apply, so check before travel.
Evidence checked: 2026-09-15
What to expect
Facilities & approachNatural water nearbyTreatment required
ApproachAbout 3–4 km from the Quinag access area; around 400 m elevation in the guide.
TerrainHard
Wild camping — no serviced facilities confirmed.
View facilities details
toilets: Not provided
showers: Not provided
drinking water tap: Not provided
bins: Not provided
electricity: Not provided
warden: Not provided
Natural water: Nearby
Water treatment: Required
This is wild camping, not a serviced campsite. Carry in what you need and carry everything out.
Highlights
Good to know before you go
Practical guidance- Very exposed to wind.
- High-level weather.
- Check stalking advice.
- Area anchor.
More guidance
- Small numbers and lightweight tents.
- Normally two or three nights maximum in one place.
- Keep well away from buildings and roads.
- Leave no trace and take litter away.
- Use a camping stove; follow current local fire advice.
- Access rights have exclusions and local restrictions can apply, so check before travel.
Sources & evidence
Evidence: Reviewed structured evidence@if (HasText(wildCamping.AccessStatus)) { · FREE & LEGAL }
Checked: 2026-09-15
Authority: Scottish Outdoor Access Code
- Scottish Outdoor Access Code — Camping in Scotland · official_access Checked 2026-09-15
- OutdoorSCOT — Wild Camping Scotland: 25 Best Spots by Region · spot_guide Checked 2026-09-15
Weather & tides
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