Marilyn · islands
Carn a' Ghaill
The name means 'cairn' in Gaelic. A low-level 211m summit on the wild Isle of Rum that proves hills do not need to be high to be rewarding. The prominence gives this Marilyn genuine character.
Gaelic: “stony, cairn-topped hill” · Pronunciation: karn
Quick facts
- Height
- 211m/ 692ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NG 26382 06442
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk with Atlantic exposure and views to neighbouring islands to the 211m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Mixed island landscape with coastal rock, peat and grass. The sea is visible from most points on the walk.
In winter
Maritime climate means mild winters with little snow but persistent wind and rain. A good option when mainland hills are in full winter conditions.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow7h 38m
- Edinburgh9h 5m
OS maps: OS Landranger 39, OS Explorer 397
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:36
- Sunset
- 21:10
- Civil dawn
- 04:49
- Civil dusk
- 21:57
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