Marilyn · argyll
Carn Breugach
The name means 'cairn' in Gaelic. A low-level 189m summit on the shores of Loch Fyne in Argyll 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
- 189m/ 620ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NM 81508 27814
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk along the coast or through sheltered Argyll glens to the 189m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Mixed Highland terrain with heather, grass and rock outcrops. The ground can be wet in places.
In winter
Winter brings variable conditions. Snow possible on the summit from December to February. The short days require an early start.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow4h 37m
- Edinburgh6h 11m
OS maps: OS Landranger 49, OS Explorer 359
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:35
- Sunset
- 21:03
- Civil dawn
- 04:49
- Civil dusk
- 21:49
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