Marilyn · perthshire
Carn an Fhidhleir Lorgaidh
The name means 'cairn' in Gaelic. Rising to 848m in the quiet country between Glen Tromie and Glen Garry, this Marilyn demands respect. The 150m prominence ensures genuine isolation from surrounding hills, with views extending to the horizon on clear days.
Gaelic: “stony, cairn-topped hill” · Pronunciation: karn
Quick facts
- Height
- 848.6m/ 2784ft
- Difficulty
- 3 / 5Challenging
- Grid ref
- NN 85624 87477
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Standard route
Standard route
A hill walk of moderate to high difficulty past farmsteads and over the open Perthshire hillside. The upper slopes steepen near the 848m summit. Allow 3-5 hours for the round trip.
Terrain
Mixed farmland and moorland. The Perthshire hills are gentler than the main Highlands, with less exposure and better drainage.
In winter
Winter walking is comfortable with standard gear. Snow rarely persists below 600m. The well-drained terrain means less ice than wetter western hills.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow3h 0m
- Edinburgh3h 10m
OS maps: OS Landranger 43, OS Explorer 051E, OS Explorer 057S, OS Explorer 394E, OS Explorer 403S
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:26
- Sunset
- 20:59
- Civil dawn
- 04:39
- Civil dusk
- 21:46
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