Marilyn · argyll
Beinn Ghuilean
The name means 'peak' in Gaelic. Only 354m tall but with enough prominence to stand alone in Knapdale, between Loch Fyne and the Atlantic. This is the beauty of Marilyns — height is not everything when you have a genuine summit.
Gaelic: “mountain, peak” · Pronunciation: bine
Quick facts
- Height
- 354m/ 1161ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NR 72938 17075
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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 354m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Mixed Highland terrain with heather, grass and rock outcrops. The ground can be wet in places.
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
- Glasgow4h 40m
- Edinburgh6h 22m
OS maps: OS Landranger 68, OS Explorer 356S
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:39
- Sunset
- 21:00
- Civil dawn
- 04:55
- Civil dusk
- 21:43
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