Marilyn · knoydart
Aonach Sgoilte
The name means 'ridge' in Gaelic. A 848m summit on the remote Knoydart peninsula with the prominence to match. This hill stands proud above the surrounding landscape, offering a full day of hill walking with rewarding views from the top.
Quick facts
- Height
- 848.4m/ 2783ft
- Difficulty
- 3 / 5Challenging
- Grid ref
- NG 84020 02695
Download GPX route file
Standard route
Standard route
A hill walk of moderate to high difficulty via boat from Mallaig followed by rough hill paths. The upper slopes steepen near the 848m summit. Allow 3-5 hours for the round trip.
Terrain
Mixed Highland terrain with heather, grass and rock outcrops. The ground can be wet in places.
In winter
Winter brings variable conditions. Snow possible on the summit from December to February. The short days require an early start.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow5h 37m
- Edinburgh7h 47m
OS maps: OS Landranger 33, OS Explorer 413S
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:32
- Sunset
- 21:06
- Civil dawn
- 04:45
- Civil dusk
- 21:53
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026