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51m
September 22, 2023
Hiking
Arkle stands at 787 m in the North-west Sutherland region of the highlands. It's a large, curving ridge of shattered quartzite with great views over the area and back towards Foinavon.
Clive G
October 22, 2025
Hiking
The summit of Arkle is a big stone covered dome, easy to climb onto after the narrow ridge, and the views are more restricted than on the ridge itself, but still worthwhile.
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hikers
17.3km
05:15
880m
880m
This difficult 10.7-mile hike to Arkle's quartzite summit from Achfary offers rugged terrain and panoramic views in North West Sutherland.
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Elevation 770 m
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