Marilyn · argyll
Cnoc Reamhar
The name means 'hillock' in Gaelic. Only 266m tall but with enough prominence to stand alone in Knapdale, between Loch Fyne and the Atlantic. This is the beauty of Marilyns — height is not everything when you have a genuine summit.
Quick facts
- Height
- 266m/ 872ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NR 76645 91242
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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 266m 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
Manageable in winter with appropriate gear. Occasional snow and ice but rarely requiring technical equipment.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow4h 30m
- Edinburgh6h 13m
OS maps: OS Landranger 55, OS Explorer 358N
Current conditions
Daylight Today
16h 55mwalking daylight
- Sunrise
- 05:37
- Sunset
- 21:02
- Civil dawn
- 04:52
- Civil dusk
- 21:47
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