Marilyn · North-West Highlands
Cnoc an Daimh Mor
The name means 'big hillock' in Gaelic. A low-level 357m summit near Loch Shin in Sutherland that proves hills do not need to be high to be rewarding. The prominence gives this Marilyn genuine character.
Quick facts
- Height
- 357m/ 1171ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NC 53311 42707
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk via rough paths through the emptiest landscape in mainland Britain to the 357m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Ancient Lewisian gneiss and Torridonian sandstone underfoot — some of the oldest rock in Europe. The terrain is rough and boggy between outcrops.
In winter
Winter in the northwest is characterised by wind, rain and occasional snow. The remoteness adds an extra dimension of seriousness to winter outings.
This hill is in the Torridon SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow6h 28m
- Edinburgh7h 5m
OS maps: OS Landranger 10, OS Explorer 447S
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:22
- Sunset
- 21:08
- Civil dawn
- 04:33
- Civil dusk
- 21:58
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