Marilyn · islands
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Only 256m tall but with enough prominence to stand alone on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. This is the beauty of Marilyns — height is not everything when you have a genuine summit.
Quick facts
- Height
- 256m/ 839ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NB 16649 29966
Download GPX route file
Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk across machair grassland and rocky coastline to the 256m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Island terrain varying from machair grassland to rocky hillside. Sea salt exposure affects the vegetation. Wind is a constant companion.
In winter
Maritime climate means mild winters with little snow but persistent wind and rain. A good option when mainland hills are in full winter conditions.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow9h 56m
- Edinburgh11h 1m
OS maps: OS Landranger 13, OS Explorer 458, OS Explorer 459W
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:32
- Sunset
- 21:16
- Civil dawn
- 04:43
- Civil dusk
- 22:06
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026