Cnoc an Daimh Mor

Rising from the wild Coigach peninsula, this Marilyn offers a quieter alternative to the region's famous peaks. The trek through rough heather and bog is rewarded by an expansive coastal vista, stretching across the scattered Summer Isles to the formidable western faces of Ben More Coigach.

• •The name is Scottish Gaelic, translating as the 'Great Hill of the Stag,' a reference to the red deer that frequent these North West Highland stalking grounds.
• •Despite its modest height, its coastal position provides an unobstructed view over the Minch and the complex shoreline of the Summer Isles, including Tanera Mòr and Isle Ristol.
• •The hill is frequently paired with its smaller eastern neighbour, Cnoc an Daimh Beag, to complete a circuit across the rugged, pathless moorland characteristic of the Achiltibuie area.
• •With a prominence of over 150 metres, it qualifies as a Marilyn, ensuring that any approach involves a significant and independent ascent from the surrounding glens.
• •The 'Great' in its name is a bit of Highland relativity; it is only considered big when compared to its 'Little' neighbour, rather than the nearby giants of Assynt.