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Marilyn · Argyll
Coraddie [Beinn Bhreac]
Known either as Coraddie or Beinn Bhreac, this 519m Cowal Marilyn sits east of Loch Striven. The two names reflect overlapping local usage; on the ground it is the broad-shouldered moor north of Ardyne Point.
Quick facts
- Height
- 519m/ 1703ft
- Prominence
- 371 m
- Grid ref
- NS 05007 77859
- Nearest city
- Glasgow· 56km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
Height and prominence cross-checked against the Database of British and Irish Hills (CC BY).
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Standard route
heather moorland 65% · grass slopes 25% · rocky summit 10%
Estate tracks from the Toward to Inverchaolain road provide access, with open hillside taking over for the final climb. About four hours round.
Terrain
Land Rover track, then heather hags and tussock grass. Several burns to cross which can be tricky after heavy rain.
In winter
Snow rare but driving rain off the Clyde common. A windproof jacket is more useful than crampons.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 16m
- Edinburgh5h 0m
OS maps: OS Landranger 63, OS Explorer 0037S, OS Explorer 362N, OS Explorer 363S
Mobile signal: Poor. No reliable coverage; EE fails away from Bowmore and Port Ellen.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:21
- Sunset
- 21:33
- Civil dawn
- 04:31
- Civil dusk
- 22:23
NOAA Solar Calculator · 30 July 2026
Around Coraddie [Beinn Bhreac] on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Wemyss Bay station
Ferry to Rothesay (Isle of Bute) — West Island Way start
17km from the hill
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On TripSCOTBase yourself in Rothesay
Isle of Bute base; West Island Way; short Glasgow break
14km from the hill
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On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: Arran
Lochranza — northern Arran; revived in 1995; rich sherried releases
30km from the hill
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Coraddie [Beinn Bhreac] — common questions
- How difficult is Coraddie [Beinn Bhreac]?
- Coraddie [Beinn Bhreac] carries a 2/5 (moderate) grade on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Land Rover track, then heather hags and tussock grass.
- How prominent is Coraddie [Beinn Bhreac]?
- Coraddie [Beinn Bhreac] has 371m of topographic prominence — the height of its summit above the highest col connecting it to higher ground. Marilyns are defined by that measure: at least 150m of drop on all sides.
- When should I climb Coraddie [Beinn Bhreac]?
- The standard good-weather months for Coraddie [Beinn Bhreac] are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Outside those months, expect winter conditions on the high ground — full mountain kit, navigation skills, and a check of the SAIS avalanche forecast for the relevant region.
- Can I bring my dog up Coraddie [Beinn Bhreac]?
- On a lead only — the route crosses ground with livestock or nesting-bird interest.
- What's mobile reception like on Coraddie [Beinn Bhreac]?
- Poor. No reliable coverage; EE fails away from Bowmore and Port Ellen.
- Is Coraddie [Beinn Bhreac] safe in winter?
- Snow rare but driving rain off the Clyde common. A windproof jacket is more useful than crampons.
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