Marilyn · North-West Highlands
Cnoc Corr Guinie
The name means 'hillock' in Gaelic. Only 396m tall but with enough prominence to stand alone near the Moray Firth. This is the beauty of Marilyns — height is not everything when you have a genuine summit.
Quick facts
- Height
- 396m/ 1299ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NH 67173 75468
Download GPX route file
Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk through the distinctive quartzite and sandstone terrain of Sutherland to the 396m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Quartzite scree, peat hags and rough moorland. The northwest Highland landscape is geologically unique and physically demanding.
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
- Glasgow5h 53m
- Edinburgh5h 23m
OS maps: OS Landranger 21, OS Explorer 438W
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:24
- Sunset
- 21:04
- Civil dawn
- 04:36
- Civil dusk
- 21:52
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