Marilyn · argyll
Cnoc nam Broighleag
Cnoc nam Broighleag — the Knoll of the Blaeberries — is a 314m Marilyn on the Cowal peninsula, where carpets of blaeberry plants give the late-summer slopes a faintly purple tinge.
Quick facts
- Height
- 314m/ 1030ft
- Grid ref
- NR 94013 93723
- Nearest city
- Oban· 37km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
heather and bog 65% · grass slopes 25% · rocky summit 10%
Quiet forestry roads from the B836 near the Loch Striven shore give the most reliable approach. Above the trees a short pull on heather gains the summit; reckon on 2 to 3 hours for the round.
Terrain
Plantation tracks, mossy clear-fell ground and a final heather-and-blaeberry summit dome. The going is wetter than it looks on the map.
In winter
Forest tracks can be sheets of ice in cold weather; the open hill is usually free of lying snow but exposed to gales. A short day suits this hill in midwinter daylight.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow3h 49m
- Edinburgh6h 30m
OS maps: OS Landranger 55, OS Explorer 358N, OS Explorer 362N
Mobile signal: Poor. No networks reach this remote summit. GPS tracker recommended.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:34
- Sunset
- 22:10
- Civil dawn
- 03:31
- Civil dusk
- 23:13
NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 June 2026
Around Cnoc nam Broighleag on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Cnoc nam Broighleag — common questions
- How hard is Cnoc nam Broighleag?
- Cnoc nam Broighleag is rated 1/5 (easy) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Plantation tracks, mossy clear-fell ground and a final heather-and-blaeberry summit dome.
- When is the best time to climb Cnoc nam Broighleag?
- The standard good-weather months for Cnoc nam Broighleag 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 nam Broighleag?
- 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 nam Broighleag?
- Poor. No networks reach this remote summit. GPS tracker recommended.
- Is Cnoc nam Broighleag safe in winter?
- Forest tracks can be sheets of ice in cold weather; the open hill is usually free of lying snow but exposed to gales. A short day suits this hill in midwinter daylight.
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