Marilyn · North-West Highlands
An Stoc-bheinn
An Stoc-bheinn — "the stump hill" — stands at 336m in the NC64 grid square inland from Loth on the Sutherland coast. It rises gently from the watershed dividing the Brora and Helmsdale catchments.
Quick facts
- Height
- 336.3m/ 1103ft
- Grid ref
- NC 64159 02499
- Nearest city
- Inverness· 57km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
heather and bog 65% · grass slopes 25% · rocky summit 10%
Approach from the small road climbing inland from Loth on the A9, follow tracks past Loch Lunndaidh and pull onto the broad south flank. Around 4 hours.
Terrain
Damp heather and tussock with scattered erratics. The summit area carries a small cairn on a slightly raised plateau.
In winter
Sea-near location keeps snow shallow but the moorland traverse can be icy after rain-freeze. Plan a daylight return.
This hill is in the Torridon SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow6h 31m
- Edinburgh6h 1m
OS maps: OS Landranger 16, OS Explorer 441W
Mobile signal: Poor. No coverage. Inform someone before heading into this remote Sutherland glen.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:14
- Sunset
- 22:22
- Civil dawn
- 02:59
- Civil dusk
- 23:37
NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 June 2026
Around An Stoc-bheinn on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Lairg station
Central Sutherland; Ben Klibreck approach; gateway to Far North inland
6km from the hill
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On TripSCOTBase yourself in Ullapool
Main NW Highlands hub; Hebrides ferry; Inverpolly access
52km from the hill
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On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: Balblair
Edderton — Easter Ross distillery with vintage-led range
18km from the hill
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An Stoc-bheinn — common questions
- How hard is An Stoc-bheinn?
- An Stoc-bheinn is rated 1/5 (easy) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Damp heather and tussock with scattered erratics.
- When is the best time to climb An Stoc-bheinn?
- The standard good-weather months for An Stoc-bheinn are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Outside those months, expect winter conditions on the high ground — full mountain kit, navigation skills, and a check of the SAIS avalanche forecast for the relevant region.
- Can I bring my dog up An Stoc-bheinn?
- Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.
- Is there mobile signal on An Stoc-bheinn?
- Poor. No coverage. Inform someone before heading into this remote Sutherland glen.
- Is An Stoc-bheinn safe in winter?
- Sea-near location keeps snow shallow but the moorland traverse can be icy after rain-freeze. Plan a daylight return.
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