Marilyn · torridon
An Sgurr
The name means 'sharp peak' in Gaelic. Only 391m tall but with enough prominence to stand alone near the remote Applecross peninsula. This is the beauty of Marilyns — height is not everything when you have a genuine summit.
Quick facts
- Height
- 391m/ 1282ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NG 85705 38731
Download GPX route file
Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk on rough paths below the distinctive stepped cliffs of Torridonian sandstone to the 391m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Typical Scottish hillside — heather, grass and occasional peat. Boots essential for comfort.
In winter
Manageable in winter with appropriate gear. Occasional snow and ice but rarely requiring technical equipment.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow5h 13m
- Edinburgh7h 11m
OS maps: OS Landranger 24, OS Explorer 428S
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:31
- Sunset
- 21:08
- Civil dawn
- 04:43
- Civil dusk
- 21:55
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