Marilyn · argyll
Beinn Bhan
The name means 'peak' in Gaelic. Only 319m tall but with enough prominence to stand alone on the shores of Loch Fyne in Argyll. This is the beauty of Marilyns — height is not everything when you have a genuine summit.
Gaelic: “mountain, peak” · Pronunciation: bine
Quick facts
- Height
- 319m/ 1046ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NR 85688 99802
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk via farm tracks and forest roads in the gentle Argyll hills to the 319m 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
Winter brings variable conditions. Snow possible on the summit from December to February. The short days require an early start.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow3h 11m
- Edinburgh6h 52m
OS maps: OS Landranger 55, OS Explorer 358N, OS Explorer 360S
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:36
- Sunset
- 21:02
- Civil dawn
- 04:51
- Civil dusk
- 21:47
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