Cnoc nam Broighleag

Rising above the south coast of Arran, this modest Marilyn offers a tranquil alternative to the island’s rugged northern peaks. Its heather-clad slopes provide a straightforward climb, culminating in a broad summit with wide-reaching views across the Firth of Clyde toward the unmistakable volcanic plug of Ailsa Craig.

• •The name is derived from the Gaelic Cnoc nam Broighleag, which translates to 'Hill of the Whortleberries.' These low-growing, red-berried shrubs thrive in the acidic soil of the Scottish uplands and were traditionally harvested for jams and dyes.
• •Standing on the island’s southern plateau, the summit offers a clear perspective of the Shiskine Valley to the northwest and the long finger of the Kintyre peninsula stretching across the western horizon.
• •Its classification as a Marilyn—a hill with at least 150 metres of prominence—is a reminder that height isn't everything; the drop into the surrounding glens is significant enough to give this 314-metre top real physical presence.
• •It provides a much-needed refuge for the walker who finds the stony paths and seasonal queues of Goatfell a little too metropolitan for a day in the wilderness.