Scotland
Cruach na Seilcheig
304M
997FT
About Cruach na Seilcheig
Rising just shy of the 1,000ft mark in the heart of Knapdale, this prominent Marilyn offers a rugged, off-path experience. The terrain is a classic Argyll mix of thick heather, boggy depressions, and rocky outcrops. Reaching the summit rewards walkers with a commanding perspective over the Sound of Jura and the distant Paps.
Key Statistics
Rank
89th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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179m
Nearest Town
Aird
Geology
You are walking on a sturdy base of hard quartzite and tough metamorphic rocks that form the rugged backbone of this fell.
Nearby Fells
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OS Grid Reference
NR678984
Latitude
56.1224°N
Longitude
5.7372°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Cruach na Seilcheig', which translates as the 'Hill of the Snail'. This likely refers to the winding, shell-like shape of the ridges rather than the pace of the ascent.
- •Despite its modest height of 304 metres, the hill qualifies as a Marilyn due to its significant prominence; it is the highest point in the immediate Knapdale area, standing isolated from higher ground.
- •The summit offers an exceptional grandstand for the Inner Hebrides, providing a clear view across the Sound of Jura to the distinctive profiles of the Paps of Jura and the low-lying coastline of Islay.
- •The hill is located within the Knapdale Forest, a wild landscape noted for being the site of the first official reintroduction of beavers to the UK in 2009.
- •It sits technically three metres short of being a 'mountain' by the common 1,000ft definition, a distinction that feels entirely academic once you are knee-deep in its characteristic West Highland peat hags.