Scotland
Cnoc Lochy
466M
1530FT
About Cnoc Lochy
Rising from the Duirinish peninsula on the Isle of Skye, this modest 466-metre summit offers a quieter alternative to the island’s jagged peaks. The terrain is typical Skye moorland, requiring navigation through heather and bog, but the reward is a clear, unobstructed sightline across to the iconic flat-topped MacLeod's Tables.
Key Statistics
Rank
159th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Skye
Prominence
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144.6m
Nearest Town
Tomintoul
Geology
Cnoc Lochy is built from hard quartzite and metamorphic rocks shaped from ancient mud and sand. These layers are mixed with deposits of natural limestone.
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NJ163210
Latitude
57.2720°N
Longitude
3.3889°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Cnoc, meaning hill, and Lochy, likely referring to the proximity of Loch Vatten and the various sea lochs that indent the Duirinish coastline.
- •From the summit, the most striking features are the twin flat-topped peaks of Healabhal Mhòr and Healabhal Bheag, known as MacLeod's Tables, which dominate the western horizon.
- •Looking south-east across the waters of Loch Bracadale, the jagged silhouette of the Black Cuillin is clearly visible on a fine day, standing in sharp contrast to this hill's gentler slopes.
- •Like much of Skye’s lower ground, the ascent is a masterclass in Atlantic bog-dodging; if your boots aren't soaked by the summit cairn, you've likely discovered a secret route unknown to the locals.