Marilyn · North-West Highlands
Cnoc Mor
The name means 'big hillock' in Gaelic. Only 269m 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
- 269m/ 882ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NH 49028 56945
Download GPX route file
Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk through the distinctive quartzite and sandstone terrain of Sutherland to the 269m 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
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
- Glasgow5h 30m
- Edinburgh5h 27m
OS maps: OS Landranger 26, OS Explorer 437S
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:26
- Sunset
- 21:05
- Civil dawn
- 04:38
- Civil dusk
- 21:52
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