Marilyn · argyll
Beinn Mhor
Despite its grand name — Big Hill — this Beinn Mhor reaches only 194m above Loch Melfort, yet still earns Marilyn status. From the top a tangle of sea lochs, islets and skerries on the Craignish coastline lies spread below.
Gaelic: “mountain, peak, big” · Pronunciation: bine vore
Quick facts
- Height
- 194m/ 636ft
- Grid ref
- NM 79842 21579
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
heather moorland 55% · grass slopes 30% · rocky summit 15%
A track from near Arduaine climbs through mixed woodland and rhododendron to gain open ground, with a final scramble onto the rocky summit knoll. Roughly two hours return.
Terrain
Sheep-grazed pasture and bracken near the start, with patches of greasy rock on the final knoll. Damp moss and lichen call for sticky soles.
In winter
Coastal position keeps snow at bay; the rocky top can be slick after rain or frost. Pleasant on a calm winter afternoon.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow4h 37m
- Edinburgh6h 13m
OS maps: OS Landranger 49, OS Explorer 359
Mobile signal: Poor. Craignish/Loch Melfort area; intermittent coverage.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:08
- Sunset
- 21:29
- Civil dawn
- 04:17
- Civil dusk
- 22:20
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