Marilyn · argyll
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The name means 'hillock' in Gaelic. Only 303m tall but with enough prominence to stand alone on the wild Isle of Jura. This is the beauty of Marilyns — height is not everything when you have a genuine summit.
Quick facts
- Height
- 303m/ 994ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NR 59050 80164
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk via farm tracks and forest roads in the gentle Argyll hills to the 303m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Open hillside with a mix of heather, grass and rough ground. Paths are intermittent.
In winter
Manageable in winter with appropriate gear. Occasional snow and ice but rarely requiring technical equipment.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow4h 10m
- Edinburgh7h 55m
OS maps: OS Landranger 61, OS Explorer 355S
Current conditions
Daylight Today
16h 55mwalking daylight
- Sunrise
- 05:38
- Sunset
- 21:03
- Civil dawn
- 04:53
- Civil dusk
- 21:48
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