Marilyn · Glen Coe & Lochaber
Brown Muir
Only 339m tall but with enough prominence to stand alone in Strathspey near the Cairngorms. This is the beauty of Marilyns — height is not everything when you have a genuine summit.
Quick facts
- Height
- 339m/ 1112ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NJ 25847 54866
Download GPX route file
Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk past waterfalls and through Atlantic oakwood on the lower slopes to the 339m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Lochaber terrain — volcanic rock, bog and heather. Wetter than the east Highlands. Drainage can be poor in the lower glens.
In winter
Lochaber winter conditions are variable — Atlantic weather means rapid freeze-thaw cycles. Check conditions carefully. Snow can fall at any altitude.
This hill is in the Glen Coe SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow5h 9m
- Edinburgh4h 13m
OS maps: OS Landranger 28, OS Explorer 423, OS Explorer 424N
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:21
- Sunset
- 20:59
- Civil dawn
- 04:33
- Civil dusk
- 21:47
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026