Scotland
Knock Hill
430M
1411FT
About Knock Hill
Rising above the Sleat peninsula, this Marilyn offers a manageable but rewarding ascent away from the crowded Cuillin. The terrain is typically Skye—boggy in parts with heather-clad slopes. From its 430m summit, walkers are treated to exceptional views across the Sound of Sleat toward the rugged peaks of Knoydart.
Key Statistics
Rank
178th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Skye
Prominence
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303m
Nearest Town
Gordonstown
Geology
You are walking over tough, glassy quartzite and dark, squeezed rocks that were hardened by intense heat and pressure deep underground.
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NJ537551
Latitude
57.5840°N
Longitude
2.7758°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is a simple anglicisation of the Gaelic word 'Cnoc', meaning hill or knoll. In many local records, it is referred to as Cnoc an t-Sìthein, which translates as 'Hill of the Fairies', a name often given to prominent, rounded hills believed to be dwellings of the AOS Sìth.
- •The summit provides a distinct vantage point for the 'Rough Bounds' of the Scottish mainland; on a clear day, the massive bulk of Ladhar Bheinn and the pointed peak of Sgùrr na Cìche are clearly visible across the water.
- •Because it is classified as a Marilyn—a hill with at least 150 metres of prominence—this modest peak feels significantly higher than its 430m elevation suggests, as it commands the skyline of southern Skye.
- •It remains one of the few summits on the Isle of Skye where you can enjoy an expansive sea view without having to share the experience with a dozen other walking parties.