Marilyn · North-West Highlands
Cnoc an t-Sabhail
This second Cnoc an t-Sabhail — knoll of the barn — stands 322m at NH 721 817 on the moor above the Dornoch Firth, the lower of two Sutherland hills sharing the name. The flat-topped profile is unmistakable from the A9 south of Tain.
Quick facts
- Height
- 322m/ 1056ft
- Grid ref
- NH 72158 81704
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
blanket bog 50% · heather moorland 35% · grassy summit 15%
Approached from the minor road at Edderton, with a vague track running up the south flank. The final pull is open heather to a flat summit; the cairn is small and easily missed. A short 2-3 hour walk.
Terrain
Old Red Sandstone bedrock with thin peat and heather above. The flat summit area is firm grass; the lower flanks hold typical Easter Ross moor with patches of bog around the burns.
In winter
At only 322m and close to the firth, snow is rare and short-lived. Sea fog rolls in on east winds — the flat top loses all landmarks in mist and a compass bearing is the only reliable way off.
This hill is in the Torridon SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow5h 2m
- Edinburgh5h 25m
OS maps: OS Landranger 21, OS Explorer 438W
Mobile signal: Poor. Remote NW Sutherland; limited coverage.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:54
- Sunset
- 21:32
- Civil dawn
- 03:59
- Civil dusk
- 22:27
NOAA Solar Calculator · 15 May 2026