Marilyn · North-West Highlands
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A low-level 362m summit on the remote Cape Wrath peninsula that proves hills do not need to be high to be rewarding. The prominence gives this Marilyn genuine character.
Quick facts
- Height
- 362m/ 1187ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NC 26548 58601
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk via rough paths through the emptiest landscape in mainland Britain to the 362m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Remote northwest Highland terrain with minimal paths. Expect peat, rock and heather in a landscape that has changed little in millennia.
In winter
Winter in the northwest is characterised by wind, rain and occasional snow. The remoteness adds an extra dimension of seriousness to winter outings.
This hill is in the Torridon SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow7h 2m
- Edinburgh8h 1m
OS maps: OS Landranger 9, OS Explorer 446
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:23
- Sunset
- 21:11
- Civil dawn
- 04:34
- Civil dusk
- 22:00
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