Scotland
Cnoc Moy
446M
1463FT
About Cnoc Moy
Dominating the southern tip of the Kintyre peninsula, this expansive moorland Marilyn offers a sense of immense scale despite its modest height. The summit, marked by a trig pillar, provides a spectacular grandstand view across the North Channel to Rathlin Island and the rugged Antrim coast of Northern Ireland.
Key Statistics
Rank
137th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Arran
Prominence
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432m
Nearest Town
Strone
Geology
Cnoc Moy rests on the Stonefield Schist Formation. This foundation consists of mud and silt that were transformed by heat and pressure into hard, layered stone.
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NR611152
Latitude
55.3728°N
Longitude
5.7713°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Cnoc Maigh, which translates as 'Hill of the Plain.' This refers to the broad, relatively level moorland plateau that forms the summit, standing in sharp contrast to the steep, dramatic cliffs of the nearby coastline.
- •As a Marilyn—a hill with a topographic prominence of at least 150 metres—it holds the distinction of being the highest point of the entire Kintyre peninsula.
- •On a clear day, the summit offers one of the most famous maritime views in Scotland, looking directly across the water to the Fair Head cliffs and the Giant's Causeway coast in County Antrim.
- •While the hill itself is situated on the mainland peninsula of Kintyre, looking east provides a stunning profile of the jagged peaks of the Isle of Arran and the isolated volcanic plug of Ailsa Craig rising from the Firth of Clyde.
- •The ascent is famously straightforward, provided you don't mind the distinctive Kintyre 'sponginess' underfoot; the local terrain ensures your boots will be significantly heavier at the end of the walk than they were at the start.