Scotland
Cnoc Corr Guinie
396M
1299FT
About Cnoc Corr Guinie
Rising above the Coigach peninsula, this rugged Marilyn offers an exceptional vantage point for minimal effort. The terrain is typically West Highland—a mix of pathless heather and damp peat—leading to a summit that punches well above its modest height. From the top, the iconic silhouettes of Stac Pollaidh and Suilven dominate the northern skyline.
Key Statistics
Rank
226th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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183m
Nearest Town
Alness
Geology
The ground beneath your feet is made of the Raddery Sandstone Formation, a solid landscape built from layers of compressed sand.
Nearby Fells
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OS Grid Reference
NH671754
Latitude
57.7493°N
Longitude
4.2334°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic, roughly translating to the 'hill of the sharp point', describing its prominent appearance when viewed from the surrounding low-lying peatlands.
- •Despite its sub-400m height, its classification as a Marilyn ensures a sense of isolation and a panoramic view that includes the entire Summer Isles archipelago scattered across Enard Bay to the west.
- •It is frequently climbed as a quieter alternative to the nearby Stac Pollaidh, offering the same dramatic vistas of the Inverpolly wilderness without the high-season summit crowds.
- •A visit here provides a quintessential Coigach experience: a short distance on the map that usually translates into a determined tussle with deep heather and hidden boggy hollows.