Marilyn · argyll
Cnoc nam Broighleag
The name means 'hillock' in Gaelic. Only 314m tall but with enough prominence to stand alone on the shores of Loch Fyne in Argyll. This is the beauty of Marilyns — height is not everything when you have a genuine summit.
Quick facts
- Height
- 314m/ 1030ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NR 94013 93723
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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 314m 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
- Glasgow3h 49m
- Edinburgh6h 30m
OS maps: OS Landranger 55, OS Explorer 358N, OS Explorer 362N
Current conditions
Daylight Today
16h 56mwalking daylight
- Sunrise
- 05:35
- Sunset
- 21:01
- Civil dawn
- 04:50
- Civil dusk
- 21:46
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