Marilyn · North-West Highlands
Cnoc an Liath-bhaid Mhoir
The name means 'grey hillock' in Gaelic. At 434m near the Dornoch Firth in Easter Ross, this is the kind of hill that experienced walkers love — not famous, not crowded, but a proper summit with proper views.
Quick facts
- Height
- 434m/ 1423ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NC 75936 29126
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Standard route
Standard route
A steady ascent via rough paths through the emptiest landscape in mainland Britain to the 434m summit. The walking is straightforward with clear views opening up as you gain height. Allow 2-4 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
Northwest Highland winters are dominated by wind rather than deep snow. The maritime climate brings frequent freeze-thaw. Navigation in low cloud is the primary challenge.
This hill is in the Torridon SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow6h 9m
- Edinburgh6h 22m
OS maps: OS Landranger 16, OS Explorer 444W
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:21
- Sunset
- 21:06
- Civil dawn
- 04:32
- Civil dusk
- 21:55
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