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Cnoc Moy
Cnoc Moy is the broad 446m moorland summit near the Mull of Kintyre, looking out toward Ireland and Rathlin Island. The ascent rewards the long drive south with a remarkable sense of edge-of-the-world isolation.
Quick facts
- Height
- 446m/ 1463ft
- Grid ref
- NR 61156 15224
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
heather moorland 65% · grass slopes 25% · rocky summit 10%
From the road near Carskey Bay strike north up the long grassy ridge, with a stalkers' path easing the lower section. Allow around four hours for the return.
Terrain
Sheep-cropped grass and short heather over broad whaleback slopes. Peat hags appear on the plateau and require some weaving.
In winter
The peninsula's mild oceanic climate keeps snow brief, though Atlantic squalls can hit unannounced. Visibility matters more than ice axes here.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow4h 8m
- Edinburgh7h 51m
OS maps: OS Landranger 68, OS Explorer 356S
Mobile signal: Poor. EE absent; nearest coverage near Campbeltown or Tarbert.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:41
- Sunset
- 22:07
- Civil dawn
- 03:41
- Civil dusk
- 23:06
NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 June 2026
Around Cnoc Moy on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Cnoc Moy — common questions
- How hard is Cnoc Moy?
- Cnoc Moy is rated 1/5 (easy) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Sheep-cropped grass and short heather over broad whaleback slopes.
- When is the best time to climb Cnoc Moy?
- The standard good-weather months for Cnoc Moy are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Outside those months, expect winter conditions on the high ground — full mountain kit, navigation skills, and a check of the SAIS avalanche forecast for the relevant region.
- Can I bring my dog up Cnoc Moy?
- Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.
- Is there mobile signal on Cnoc Moy?
- Poor. EE absent; nearest coverage near Campbeltown or Tarbert.
- Is Cnoc Moy safe in winter?
- The peninsula's mild oceanic climate keeps snow brief, though Atlantic squalls can hit unannounced. Visibility matters more than ice axes here.
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