Marilyn · North-West Highlands
Cnoc Corr Guinie
Cnoc Corr Guinie — knoll of the wounded corner — is a 396m hill at NH 671 754 on the edge of the Kildermorie deer forest above the Cromarty Firth. The unusual Gaelic name may refer to a historic battle site or to a deer wounded and tracked across this corner of the estate.
Quick facts
- Height
- 396m/ 1299ft
- Prominence
- 183 m
- Grid ref
- NH 67173 75468
- Nearest city
- Inverness· 30km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
Height and prominence cross-checked against the Database of British and Irish Hills (CC BY).
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Standard route
blanket bog 55% · heather moorland 30% · rocky summit 15%
Easiest from the minor road at Boath Lodge, with an estate track climbing close to the summit. The final 100m of heather brings you to a small cairn. About 2-3 hours.
Terrain
Moine schist with extensive heather moor managed for grouse. The summit is a low rocky top with patches of bare schist showing through cropped heather; lower slopes are intensively burned in strip patterns.
In winter
Low and east-facing, this hill clears of snow quickly and is one of the first to come into condition after a thaw. Grouse butts cluster on the south flank and provide useful shelter from the wind on the descent.
This hill is in the Torridon SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow5h 53m
- Edinburgh5h 23m
OS maps: OS Landranger 21, OS Explorer 438W
Mobile signal: Poor. No coverage; nearest signal near the A9 corridor, many kilometres distant.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:07
- Sunset
- 21:40
- Civil dawn
- 04:13
- Civil dusk
- 22:34
NOAA Solar Calculator · 30 July 2026
Around Cnoc Corr Guinie on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Tain station
Easter Ross — Ben Wyvis approach, Glenmorangie distillery
13km from the hill
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On TripSCOTBase yourself in Inverness
Highland capital — gateway to Cairngorms, Affric, Far North
30km from the hill
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On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: The Dalmore
Alness — sherried Highland flagship; stately Cromarty Firth setting
6km from the hill
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Cnoc Corr Guinie — common questions
- What difficulty is Cnoc Corr Guinie?
- On the OutdoorSCOT scale, Cnoc Corr Guinie comes in at 1/5 — easy. Ground conditions: Moine schist with extensive heather moor managed for grouse.
- How much drop does Cnoc Corr Guinie have?
- The drop is 183m: measured from the summit of Cnoc Corr Guinie down to the saddle joining it to higher terrain. Passing the 150m-drop threshold on all sides is exactly what makes it a Marilyn.
- What's the best month to climb Cnoc Corr Guinie?
- Aim for March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October on Cnoc Corr Guinie. In the remaining months treat it as a winter hill — full kit, solid navigation, and a look at the relevant SAIS avalanche forecast before you go.
- Can dogs go up Cnoc Corr Guinie?
- Dogs are fine on a lead. The route passes livestock or ground-nesting bird habitat, so keep them close throughout.
- Will I get phone signal on Cnoc Corr Guinie?
- Poor. No coverage; nearest signal near the A9 corridor, many kilometres distant.
- Is Cnoc Corr Guinie safe in winter?
- Low and east-facing, this hill clears of snow quickly and is one of the first to come into condition after a thaw. Grouse butts cluster on the south flank and provide useful shelter from the wind on the descent.
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