Marilyn · argyll
Cruach Lerags
A 252m prominence hill on the shores of Loch Fyne in Argyll. Despite the modest height, the 150m prominence means this summit commands its surroundings with views that surprise first-time visitors.
Gaelic: “steep-sided stack” · Pronunciation: kroo-ach
Quick facts
- Height
- 252m/ 826ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NM 83814 25733
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk through the Atlantic rainforest and oak woodland of the Argyll seaboard to the 252m 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
Winter brings variable conditions. Snow possible on the summit from December to February. The short days require an early start.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow4h 30m
- Edinburgh6h 5m
OS maps: OS Landranger 49, OS Explorer 359
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:35
- Sunset
- 21:03
- Civil dawn
- 04:49
- Civil dusk
- 21:49
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