Marilyn · kintail
Creag Toll a' Choin
The name means 'crag' in Gaelic. A 1005m summit near Kyle of Lochalsh and the Skye bridge with the prominence to match. This hill stands proud above the surrounding landscape, offering a full day of hill walking with rewarding views from the top.
Gaelic: “crag, rocky hill” · Pronunciation: krayg
Quick facts
- Height
- 1005.3m/ 3298ft
- Difficulty
- 3 / 5Challenging
- Grid ref
- NH 13085 45314
Download GPX route file
Standard route
Standard route
A hill walk of moderate to high difficulty through remote terrain characteristic of the Kintail watershed. The upper slopes steepen near the 1005m summit. Allow 3-5 hours for the round trip.
Terrain
Open hillside with a mix of heather, grass and rough ground. Paths are intermittent.
In winter
Winter brings variable conditions. Snow possible on the summit from December to February. The short days require an early start.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow5h 42m
- Edinburgh6h 20m
OS maps: OS Landranger 25, OS Explorer 430
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:29
- Sunset
- 21:06
- Civil dawn
- 04:41
- Civil dusk
- 21:54
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