Scotland
Cnoc nam Broighleag
314M
1030FT
About 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.
Key Statistics
Rank
283rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Arran
Prominence
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160m
Nearest Town
Loch Geàrr
Geology
You are walking on ancient volcanic rocks and transformed, lime-rich sediments. This blend of dark stone and layered rock creates the rugged foundation beneath your feet.
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NR940937
Latitude
56.0918°N
Longitude
5.3129°W
Did You Know?
- •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.