Marilyn · perthshire
Creag nam Mial
The name means 'crag' in Gaelic. Standing at 561m near the Highland gateway town of Pitlochry, this Marilyn offers a satisfying half-day walk to a genuine summit. The prominence ensures views that justify the effort.
Gaelic: “crag, rocky hill” · Pronunciation: krayg
Quick facts
- Height
- 561.8m/ 1843ft
- Difficulty
- 2 / 5Moderate
- Grid ref
- NO 05382 54109
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Standard route
Standard route
A steady ascent past farmsteads and over the open Perthshire hillside to the 561m summit. The walking is straightforward with clear views opening up as you gain height. Allow 2-4 hours.
Terrain
Typical Highland Perthshire terrain — birch woodland below, heather and grass above. Some wet ground crossing burns.
In winter
Winter walking is comfortable with standard gear. Snow rarely persists below 600m. The well-drained terrain means less ice than wetter western hills.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow3h 46m
- Edinburgh2h 4m
OS maps: OS Landranger 52, OS Landranger 53, OS Explorer 052S, OS Explorer 387S
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:26
- Sunset
- 20:57
- Civil dawn
- 04:40
- Civil dusk
- 21:43
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