Marilyn · torridon
Bad a' Chreamha
Only 395m 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
- 395m/ 1295ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NG 85770 36635
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 395m 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 11m
- Edinburgh7h 9m
OS maps: OS Landranger 24, OS Explorer 428S
Current conditions
Daylight Today
17h 12mwalking daylight
- Sunrise
- 05:31
- Sunset
- 21:08
- Civil dawn
- 04:43
- Civil dusk
- 21:55
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026