Marilyn · Glen Coe & Lochaber
Airds Hill
A 181m prominence hill near the head of Loch Etive. Despite the modest height, the 150m prominence means this summit commands its surroundings with views that surprise first-time visitors.
Quick facts
- Height
- 181m/ 593ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NM 92620 45861
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk through the dramatic Lochaber landscape with views to surrounding peaks to the 181m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Lochaber terrain — volcanic rock, bog and heather. Wetter than the east Highlands. Drainage can be poor in the lower glens.
In winter
Lochaber winter conditions are variable — Atlantic weather means rapid freeze-thaw cycles. Check conditions carefully. Snow can fall at any altitude.
This hill is in the Glen Coe SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow3h 25m
- Edinburgh6h 52m
OS maps: OS Landranger 49, OS Explorer 376
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:34
- Sunset
- 21:04
- Civil dawn
- 04:48
- Civil dusk
- 21:49
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026