Marilyn · argyll
Beinn Bhreac
This particular Beinn Bhreac — the Speckled Hill — stands at 468m on the Craignish peninsula in mid-Argyll. Its position close to the western coast gives a remarkable seaward panorama over the Sound of Jura and Lunga.
Gaelic: “mountain, peak” · Pronunciation: bine
Quick facts
- Height
- 468m/ 1535ft
- Grid ref
- NR 59760 90803
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
heather moorland 60% · grass slopes 25% · schist outcrops 15%
Park near Ardfern or Craobh Haven and follow estate tracks toward the open hill. The final ascent over short heather is fairly easy, taking around 3-4 hours in total.
Terrain
Mature woodland tracks lead onto open moor. The summit ridge is short cropped heather with several intermediate bumps to traverse.
In winter
A reasonable winter target. Sea-level start and modest height mean snow is rarely a real issue. Atlantic gales are the main consideration on the open summit.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow4h 11m
- Edinburgh7h 55m
OS maps: OS Landranger 61, OS Explorer 355N
Mobile signal: Poor. Knapdale/Loch Fyne area; intermittent coverage.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:11
- Sunset
- 21:29
- Civil dawn
- 04:21
- Civil dusk
- 22:19
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