How difficult is Cnoc Reamhar?

Cnoc Reamhar carries a 1/5 (easy) grade on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Underfoot: Well-graded forest road eases the climb.

What is Cnoc Reamhar's prominence?

217m of prominence. That's the vertical drop from the summit to the col that links Cnoc Reamhar to the next higher ground. That drop is what qualifies it as a Marilyn — a hill with at least 150m of descent on every side.

When is the best time to climb Cnoc Reamhar?

March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October give the most reliable conditions on Cnoc Reamhar. Beyond that window the high ground turns wintry: carry full mountain kit, be confident navigating, and check the SAIS avalanche forecast for the area.

Is Cnoc Reamhar dog-friendly?

Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.

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Cnoc Reamhar

Cnoc Reamhar — the Fat Knoll — is a broad 266m forested hill in Knapdale north of Tarbert. From the open patches near its top, walkers look across to the Sound of Bute and the Cowal hills.

Quick facts

Height: 266m/ 873ft
Prominence: 217 m
Difficulty: 1 / 5Easy
Grid ref: NR 76645 91242
Nearest city: Oban· 40km
Dogs: Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗

Height and prominence cross-checked against the Database of British and Irish Hills (CC BY).

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Standard route

heather moorland 65% · grass slopes 25% · rocky summit 10%

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Forest tracks from Inverneill on Loch Fyne climb the eastern flank before a short heather pull reaches the cairn. Two to three hours return.

Terrain

Well-graded forest road eases the climb. Replanted areas can be brashy and tussocky near the felled summit clearing.

In winter

Sheltered woodland keeps the route walkable in most winters. Snow is uncommon but tracks can ice over.

Outside the SAIS network. No Scottish Avalanche Information Service forecast covers Cnoc Reamhar. SAIS forecasts six areas only — Northern and Southern Cairngorms, Creag Meagaidh, Lochaber, Glencoe and Torridon — and this hill is outside all of them, so there is no avalanche forecast to read for it. In winter, use MWIS West Highlands ↗ for mountain weather, judge snow stability from first principles, and treat any cornice or wind-loaded slope with extra caution.

Best time of year

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Getting there

Glasgow4h 30m
Edinburgh6h 13m

OS maps: OS Landranger 55, OS Explorer 358N

Mobile signal: Minimal. EE registers nothing on this remote Kintyre interior hill.

Current conditions

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14h 09mwalking daylight

Sunrise: 06:51
Sunset: 19:45
Civil dawn: 06:14
Civil dusk: 20:23

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Around Cnoc Reamhar on the SCOT network

Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.

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Getting there: Oban station

Argyll ferry hub; Mull, Lismore, Coll, Tiree, Barra connections

40km from the hill

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Base yourself in Oban

Argyll ferry hub — Mull, Lismore, Coll, Tiree, Barra

40km from the hill

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Cnoc Reamhar — common questions

How difficult is Cnoc Reamhar?: Cnoc Reamhar carries a 1/5 (easy) grade on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Underfoot: Well-graded forest road eases the climb.
What is Cnoc Reamhar's prominence?: 217m of prominence. That's the vertical drop from the summit to the col that links Cnoc Reamhar to the next higher ground. That drop is what qualifies it as a Marilyn — a hill with at least 150m of descent on every side.
When is the best time to climb Cnoc Reamhar?: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October give the most reliable conditions on Cnoc Reamhar. Beyond that window the high ground turns wintry: carry full mountain kit, be confident navigating, and check the SAIS avalanche forecast for the area.
Is Cnoc Reamhar dog-friendly?: 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 Reamhar?: Minimal. EE registers nothing on this remote Kintyre interior hill.
Is Cnoc Reamhar safe in winter?: Sheltered woodland keeps the route walkable in most winters. Snow is uncommon but tracks can ice over.

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