Marilyn · Glen Coe & Lochaber
Ardsheal Hill
A low-level 263m summit near the head of Loch Etive that proves hills do not need to be high to be rewarding. The prominence gives this Marilyn genuine character.
Quick facts
- Height
- 263m/ 862ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NM 99517 56841
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk via stalkers paths built for deer management on the Lochaber hills to the 263m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Rocky Lochaber hillside with steep sections. Atlantic weather makes the ground wetter than equivalent eastern hills.
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 21m
- Edinburgh6h 41m
OS maps: OS Landranger 49, OS Explorer 376, OS Explorer 384
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:33
- Sunset
- 21:04
- Civil dawn
- 04:47
- Civil dusk
- 21:50
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