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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
tickchazzyboy1908/09/2018
From Bealach Horn and returning to Archfary.justin99929/06/2018
From parking space, track passing Lone, then steep track and soon after it became less steep, left at small cairn on intermittent path. I lost the track and regained it once or twice on stony ground and came to the plateau just W of cairn marking the route to the main summit. The ridge is very good, narrowing near the summit before leading out to a plateau. Fabulous views in the sunshine, as far as the Fannichs, but it was Foinaven that held the eye. Return via Meall Aonghais (qv)pwheeler17/05/2018
Pouring rain in the morning, didn't get started till after 12:00. Could only manage Arkle in the time left.iansm13/05/2018
Arkle from the parking space at the end of the road to Lone. On own.MorecambeMonkey12/05/2018
MMC Tongue trip with Jon Moss. Followed WH route. Initially lovely and sunny to east shoulder then driving rain going over the ridge to summit. 6 hours.alexmaclennan22/10/2017
cycle in with Sue and MVW climb Arkle then Meal HornFrank13/06/2017
FR & SR.Vin13/06/2017
From track passing Lone, as far as top of rise, then left at small cairn on intermittent path to Point 758. Along fine ridge to summit cairn. Extensive views in all directions, didn't want to leave!MichaelF22/05/2017
On own ruth turned back feeling unwell fantastic autumn dayDunlawyering31/10/2016
With Ian Price. Glorious daytallblond10/10/2016
brilliant day with cloud clearing the summit just in timeoatcake24/08/2016
What a hill, what a day. Part of round of 3. 33K.davechaffey28/05/2016
An Earachd - Lone - Arkle - Meall Horn - Creachan Thormaid - Lone - An Earachddavidpettit8426/05/2015
Parked at A838/private road junction at NC29654 40212 – Along private road to Lone – Took stalkers’ path up side of Allt Horn for about 1½km – Left track between two burns at 321432 – A bit of a slog N. to Meall Aonghais – Arkle S. Top – Arkle. (PM)gerrybowes18/05/2015
From Achfary where we parked the car. An 11 mile return walk up to the summit with its satellites. With GB.bolton18/05/2015
Set off from Achfary car park passed lone boathy assented Meall a Horn then back to Arkle poissable the best way of assentting Arkle. Great views all dayNozzer14/03/2015
Heathergarbo110314/03/2015
With KieraLoz_mck28/02/2015
John Webb and Gordon c. lots of ticks walking through birch. done from Elphin HardenC19/05/2014
round of 3 arkle, meal horn, and sabhal beag Cycled from carpark at bridge to woods beyond lone then to summits.robertphillips08/07/2013
With VR's Bern, John, Lionel, Phil and Tony.batrigg12/05/2013
selfdavidsbatty20/06/2012
alone. Also 21/9/20 CK SheilaS29/04/2012
one of the classic hills of britain. a fairly long but easy walk in from the small car park by loch stack, the going only gets tougher when you reach the forest. an awesome hill.stig_nest21/06/2011
Climbed on DMC trip while staying a Scourieamcculloch18/06/2011
Walk in from NC297402, via Lone. Arkle from here, then on to Meall Horn and Graham of Sabhal Beag. Out to same point via Strath na Seilich.nordicstar26/04/2011
Mist and rain. PtarmigansMorning25/08/2010
From south car park with Chris Crocker on a windy day with high grey cloud. Tops on view bar some of Fionaven. Super day.Dugswell209/06/2010
Galltywenallt09/06/2010
NUFWAS Durness trip. With Jon & Housechild.Grinner07/05/2010
R Chris excellent Richard Tait06/05/2010
MC JC. Waited at the car park until the cloud started to lift. Lovely ridge to the main summit with mild scrambling and a fantastic pavement. 5.5h round trip. Returned to Scourie Hotel.Martin6609/04/2010
7 of 8: From the south top.ChrisR30/07/2009
Solo tripInvicta1431/05/2009