Marilyn · kintail
Torr Achilty
The name means 'conical hill' in Gaelic. A 256m prominence hill near Kyle of Lochalsh and the Skye bridge. Despite the modest height, the 150m prominence means this summit commands its surroundings with views that surprise first-time visitors.
Quick facts
- Height
- 256m/ 839ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NH 44765 55077
Download GPX route file
Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk through Glen Shiel or surrounding glens with views to the Kintail peaks to the 256m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Mixed Highland terrain with heather, grass and rock outcrops. The ground can be wet in places.
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
- Glasgow4h 29m
- Edinburgh6h 32m
OS maps: OS Landranger 26, OS Explorer 431
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:26
- Sunset
- 21:05
- Civil dawn
- 04:38
- Civil dusk
- 21:53
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026