Marilyn · North-West Highlands
Cnoc na Stroine [Cnoc na Sroine]
The name means 'hillock' in Gaelic. A low-level 398m summit near Scourie in northwest Sutherland that proves hills do not need to be high to be rewarding. The prominence gives this Marilyn genuine character.
Quick facts
- Height
- 398.4m/ 1307ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NC 25437 12846
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk via rough paths through the emptiest landscape in mainland Britain to the 398m 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
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
- Glasgow6h 0m
- Edinburgh7h 9m
OS maps: OS Landranger 15, OS Explorer 439E
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:25
- Sunset
- 21:09
- Civil dawn
- 04:36
- Civil dusk
- 21:57
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