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Sub-Marilyn · North-West Highlands
Cnoc na Stroine [Cnoc na Sroine]
Cnoc na Stroine rises directly above the village of Inchnadamph at the head of Loch Assynt, on the limestone-and-quartzite frontier that defines the Assynt geopark. The NC 25 12 location places the summit between the Traligill caves and the Inchnadamph nature reserve, with Conival looming to the north.
Quick facts
- Height
- 398.4m/ 1307ft
- Prominence
- 146 m
- Grid ref
- NC 25437 12846
- Nearest city
- Inverness· 79km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
Sub-Marilyn: 146m of drop — misses the 150m Marilyn cut by 4m. We keep it on the list as a near-miss.
Height and prominence cross-checked against the Database of British and Irish Hills (CC BY).
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Standard route
heather and bog 65% · grass slopes 25% · rocky summit 10%
From the lay-by at Inchnadamph (NC 25 21) follow the Traligill path briefly south before peeling off west onto open hillside. A heathery climb leads to the broad summit, marked by a cairn looking down on Loch Awe and across to Quinag. Around 6 km return with 320m of climb.
Terrain
Limestone slabs near the start give way to rough heather, peat hags and scattered quartzite blocks on the upper slopes. Sinkholes in the limestone band require attention to footing.
In winter
Snow lingers in north-facing hollows but rarely covers the entire dome. Limestone slabs near Inchnadamph become greasy when frozen-wet; a settled cold spell offers safer conditions.
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
Mobile signal: Very poor. No mobile coverage; bring a PLB on this remote Sutherland summit.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:08
- Sunset
- 21:45
- Civil dawn
- 04:13
- Civil dusk
- 22:40
NOAA Solar Calculator · 30 July 2026
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Cnoc na Stroine [Cnoc na Sroine] — common questions
- Is Cnoc na Stroine [Cnoc na Sroine] a hard climb?
- Cnoc na Stroine [Cnoc na Sroine] is rated 1/5 (easy) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Ground conditions: Limestone slabs near the start give way to rough heather, peat hags and scattered quartzite blocks on the upper slopes.
- How much drop does Cnoc na Stroine [Cnoc na Sroine] have?
- The drop is 146m: measured from the summit of Cnoc na Stroine [Cnoc na Sroine] down to the saddle joining it to higher terrain. That leaves it 4m short of the 150m drop a Marilyn needs — DoBIH classes it a sub-Marilyn, a near-miss rather than a full Marilyn.
- What's the best month to climb Cnoc na Stroine [Cnoc na Sroine]?
- Aim for March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October on Cnoc na Stroine [Cnoc na Sroine]. 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 na Stroine [Cnoc na Sroine]?
- 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 na Stroine [Cnoc na Sroine]?
- Very poor. No mobile coverage; bring a PLB on this remote Sutherland summit.
- Is Cnoc na Stroine [Cnoc na Sroine] safe in winter?
- Snow lingers in north-facing hollows but rarely covers the entire dome. Limestone slabs near Inchnadamph become greasy when frozen-wet; a settled cold spell offers safer conditions.
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