Marilyn · argyll
Carn Duchara
The name means 'cairn' in Gaelic. A 491m hill on the shores of Loch Fyne in Argyll with at least 150m of prominence — enough to feel like a real summit rather than a shoulder. The modest height belies the quality of the walking.
Gaelic: “stony, cairn-topped hill” · Pronunciation: karn
Quick facts
- Height
- 491m/ 1610ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NM 89280 10267
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Standard route
Standard route
A steady ascent through the Atlantic rainforest and oak woodland of the Argyll seaboard to the 491m summit. The walking is straightforward with clear views opening up as you gain height. Allow 2-4 hours.
Terrain
Mixed Highland terrain with heather, grass and rock outcrops. The ground can be wet in places.
In winter
Manageable in winter with appropriate gear. Occasional snow and ice but rarely requiring technical equipment.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow3h 8m
- Edinburgh6h 46m
OS maps: OS Landranger 55, OS Explorer 360S
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:35
- Sunset
- 21:02
- Civil dawn
- 04:50
- Civil dusk
- 21:48
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