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Cnoc a' Bhaile-shios
Cnoc a' Bhaile-shios, the Knoll of the Lower Township, occupies the rolling moorland of central Kintyre at 422m. Despite the modest height, the lack of competing summits gives it a horizon all its own.
Quick facts
- Height
- 422m/ 1385ft
- Grid ref
- NR 86364 62854
- Nearest city
- Glasgow· 73km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
heather moorland 65% · grass slopes 25% · rocky summit 10%
Begin from the B842 east coast road and use a mix of estate tracks and open hillside to gain the summit. Allow about three hours for the round trip.
Terrain
Vehicle track gives way to peaty heather with occasional bog. The summit plateau is flat and featureless — a compass bearing is wise.
In winter
Damp moors firm up usefully in frost. Snow cover is generally light and short-lived.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow3h 0m
- Edinburgh6h 45m
OS maps: OS Landranger 62, OS Explorer 357N
Mobile signal: Poor. Dead zone for all networks on this remote Kintyre summit.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:36
- Sunset
- 22:09
- Civil dawn
- 03:35
- Civil dusk
- 23:10
NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 June 2026
Around Cnoc a' Bhaile-shios on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Wemyss Bay station
Ferry to Rothesay (Isle of Bute) — West Island Way start
33km from the hill
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On TripSCOTBase yourself in Rothesay
Isle of Bute base; West Island Way; short Glasgow break
22km from the hill
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On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: Arran
Lochranza — northern Arran; revived in 1995; rich sherried releases
13km from the hill
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Cnoc a' Bhaile-shios — common questions
- How hard is Cnoc a' Bhaile-shios?
- Cnoc a' Bhaile-shios is rated 1/5 (easy) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Vehicle track gives way to peaty heather with occasional bog.
- When is the best time to climb Cnoc a' Bhaile-shios?
- The standard good-weather months for Cnoc a' Bhaile-shios 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 Cnoc a' Bhaile-shios?
- 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 Cnoc a' Bhaile-shios?
- Poor. Dead zone for all networks on this remote Kintyre summit.
- Is Cnoc a' Bhaile-shios safe in winter?
- Damp moors firm up usefully in frost. Snow cover is generally light and short-lived.
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