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Name:Arkle
Hill number:1129
Height:787m / 2582ft
RHB Section:16B: Durness to Loch Shin
County/UA:Highland
Catchment:Inchard, Catchment Boundaries, Laxford
Class:Marilyn, Hump, Simm, Corbett, Yeaman
(Ma,Hu,Tu,Sim,C,Y)
Grid ref:NC 30276 46167
Summit feature:cairn
Drop:392m
Col:395m  NC336451  
OS map sheet(s):(1:50k) 9
(1:25k) 445
Observations:ground to 15m N and 5m W is of similar height and comprises loose stones and boulders
Survey:Abney level
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Logged Descriptions  (logged by 330 users, only the latest 50 shown - Show all)ByDate of Ascent
davezeking29/06/2023
Stavanger Toestub03/06/2023
Standard route to minor top. Exciting wee ridge to summit. Dry and windless, which helpediangalbraith30/05/2023
With J from the usual starting point. Willow warblers and cuckoo in fine voice in stands of trees. On the track above the pine trees where it levels out, a small cairn marks the start of a path which grinds upwards disappearing about halfway up. Cloud dropped and rain swept in. Just as we left the SE top, it cleared, and we had the full view at the top. J's scrambling skills are improving! Back by the same route enjoying a leisurely stroll back from Lone on the evening sunshine.NotReallyABagger22/05/2023
After Meall Hornjef19/05/2023
With: hb; From Bealachan Easain Mhor wildcamp over rough ground to Arkle South Top then Arkle. Returned over South Top then Meall Aonghais to wildcamp.Ian Baines13/05/2023
Meall Aonghais, Arkle S. Top & Arkle. The ridge out to the summit cairn is great with no difficulties or exposure. Wonderful mountain! Solo.Dangerous Dave25/03/2023
With K, J and M. Dry, save for a shower after sunset 2 km from car. A little sun on descent. Light, cool wind. From L Stack, Lone and SSE approach. Long but easy ground, interspersed slabs and pavement on final approach to top. Good hazy views.niallp27/10/2022
From the car park at Loch Stack, a decent day for a fine hill. Ridge to the top was a fun scramble but wet boots on quartz interesting! With NP JK and MT to the SIMM top.kenmorti27/10/2022
Arkle with John from the A828 nr Achfary. Good track for walk-in and path up through the forest and above the Allt Horn, until we had to break off and make our way up across the heather to point 758m. Clag to start with on the top, and the limestone ridge was a little slippy - but as we neared the summit, the clouds lifted and we were greeting with stunning views in every direction. Had some lunch in the summit shelter circle, and then made our way back in intermittent sunshine. Great day out - apart from the deer keds - total time 5h 28min.mproudfoot29/09/2022
Intermittent clearing and clashing. Occasional rain shower, but largely dry. Very slow slog over the boulder slow NE of Arkle to get to col for Meall Horn. Knew its run out of daylight. Long 12 hour day over three Marilyns and two hour 6km walk out in the dark.vegibagger23/09/2022
phil10124/06/2022
hillhunter03/06/2022
Gallovidian28/05/2022
stuartgreig23/04/2022
Catbells7706/04/2022
GuyF04/04/2022
On descent (approached from Meall Horn), finally found a path down to the track from Causeway to south. Assume this would be regular way up. If so, a cairn denotes the start of the path NC 3204 4317. May be lost when stony ground is reached but the ascent is still easy going. The narrow, scrambly ridge between the south top and the Corbett is magnificent. Not at all difficult or scary and I am no scrambler (couldn't top Ben Loyal!)carole engel08/09/2021
weaselmaster29/05/2021
Sick Kid29/05/2021
Kevin2903507/11/2020
helenrennard07/11/2020
brianb24/09/2020
H & JGav026831/08/2020
Biked in part way to put up tent then straightforward walk up to and over South Top and on to Arkle main summit. Return by same route but by-passing S top. An excellent short day with great views.dickscroop17/08/2020
Ralph10/08/2020
Johnny Corbett09/08/2020
AFD9009/08/2020
David12309/08/2020
PhilMcLean30/07/2020
andrew brown26/07/2020
LadyinAyeVan23/07/2020
Tom Mundell22/07/2020
Trekking toes22/07/2020
SteveB04/12/2019
Cycled up past Loan until track became too steep. At 160m a trackside cairn is one of several along the route to the south east summit, then drop down onto narrow ridge to main summit. A short section of this ridge requires scrambling, fairly easy but there was a strong wind and some exposure. Views of Foinaven in all its glory. Descent temperature close to 30C in glen.Topographer5725/07/2019
redcon23/07/2019
weaselmaster28/05/2019
Sick Kid28/05/2019
One of the best! A good walk across the valley, then a bit of a slog up bog and rock to the first summit. Then magnificent mountain views followed by a fine narrow ridge to the summit. Bit dull and hazy but no complaints! With IkukoGWR Chris16/05/2019
Jon F16/05/2019
From north of Achfary. Excellent track. Didn't find the path off the track.Low cloud and rather breezy but the minor scramble was straightforward.Owen B20/04/2019
SteveB12/04/2019
The Rodmiester06/10/2018
tickchazzyboy1908/09/2018
Simon Winton26/07/2018
From Bealach Horn and returning to Archfary.justin99929/06/2018
sarahk10/06/2018
jfw27/05/2018
bertbarnett12327/05/2018