Marilyn · Glen Coe & Lochaber
Burgiehill
Only 254m 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
- 254m/ 833ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NJ 09727 55901
Download GPX route file
Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk past waterfalls and through Atlantic oakwood on the lower slopes to the 254m 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
Winter brings snow and ice that makes Lochaber hills serious propositions. The wet climate means ice forms readily. Microspikes are useful throughout winter.
This hill is in the Glen Coe SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow5h 51m
- Edinburgh4h 18m
OS maps: OS Landranger 27, OS Explorer 423
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:22
- Sunset
- 21:01
- Civil dawn
- 04:34
- Civil dusk
- 21:48
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026