Marilyn · Kintail
Creag Toll a' Choin
Creag Toll a' Choin reaches 1005m at NH 130 453 on the long ridge running west from Strathconon toward Glen Carron. The crag of the dog's hollow — Toll a' Choin sits below the eastern face, and the whole hill carries Corbett status.
Quick facts
- Height
- 1005.3m/ 3298ft
- Prominence
- 403 m
- Grid ref
- NH 13085 45314
- Nearest city
- Inverness· 53km
- 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 50% · rocky slopes 35% · grass slopes 15%
A serious undertaking from the Strathconon road end at Inverchoran. Long approach up Gleann Fhiodhaig to reach the eastern corrie, then steep grass and scree to the summit. Expect 7-9 hours with around 20km on the ground.
Terrain
Estate path for the first 6km, then trackless. Steep grassy slopes with quartzite slabs above 800m. The summit ridge is rocky and exposed — care needed in mist.
In winter
A full winter route above 900m. Cornices form on the eastern lip above Toll a' Choin; snow lies deep into May in the eastern corrie. Crampons and ice axe required from November through April.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow5h 42m
- Edinburgh6h 20m
OS maps: OS Landranger 25, OS Explorer 430
Mobile signal: Poor. Signal absent on summit and approach. Download offline maps in advance.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:12
- Sunset
- 21:42
- Civil dawn
- 04:19
- Civil dusk
- 22:35
NOAA Solar Calculator · 30 July 2026
Around Creag Toll a' Choin on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Creag Toll a' Choin — common questions
- What difficulty is Creag Toll a' Choin?
- On the OutdoorSCOT scale, Creag Toll a' Choin comes in at 3/5 — moderately challenging. Terrain: Estate path for the first 6km, then trackless.
- How prominent is Creag Toll a' Choin?
- Creag Toll a' Choin has 403m of topographic prominence — the height of its summit above the highest col connecting it to higher ground. Marilyns are defined by that measure: at least 150m of drop on all sides.
- When should I climb Creag Toll a' Choin?
- The standard good-weather months for Creag Toll a' Choin are April, May, June, September. 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 Creag Toll a' Choin?
- On a lead only — the route crosses ground with livestock or nesting-bird interest.
- What's mobile reception like on Creag Toll a' Choin?
- Poor. Signal absent on summit and approach. Download offline maps in advance.
- Is Creag Toll a' Choin safe in winter?
- A full winter route above 900m. Cornices form on the eastern lip above Toll a' Choin; snow lies deep into May in the eastern corrie. Crampons and ice axe required from November through April.
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