Caisteal Liath, Suilven from the western end of Fionn Loch
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Graham Marilyn
Height
731 m · 2,400 ft
Drop
496 m
Grid ref
NC 153 183
Region
Coigach, Assynt & Sutherland
Range
Lochinver to Ullapool
County
Highland

Summit: Large cairn.

Suilven is a Graham in Coigach, Assynt & Sutherland, 731 m (2,400 ft) high. There is one mapped route up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, Suilven from Achmore Farm, is 21.3 km with 1,090 m of ascent and takes 6.5 to 9 hours.

Routes up Suilven

Suilven on its own (1)

Map

Summit at NC 153 183 (58.1155, -5.1368). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.

Nearby hills

Questions about Suilven

How high is Suilven?
Suilven is 731 m (2,400 ft) high, a Graham in Coigach, Assynt & Sutherland. The summit is at grid reference NC 153 183.
How long does it take to climb Suilven?
The quickest route on TRXO, Suilven from Achmore Farm, takes 6.5 to 9 hours: 21.3 km with 1,090 m of ascent. Allow longer in poor weather or winter conditions.
What is the easiest way up Suilven?
The route with the least climbing is Suilven from Achmore Farm, starting from Achmore Farm, A837 (NC 157 249): 21.3 km and 1,090 m of ascent, graded hard.
Is there deer stalking on Suilven?
Red deer stag stalking runs from 1 July to 20 October on many Scottish estates, busiest from mid-August, and hinds are culled through the winter. Check the Heading for the Scottish Hills service or the estate before you go, and follow any advice on routes.

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