Marilyn · argyll
Cruach na Seilcheig
Only 380m tall but with enough prominence to stand alone on the shores of Loch Fyne in Argyll. This is the beauty of Marilyns — height is not everything when you have a genuine summit.
Gaelic: “steep-sided stack” · Pronunciation: kroo-ach
Quick facts
- Height
- 380m/ 1246ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NM 85447 11048
Download GPX route file
Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk via farm tracks and forest roads in the gentle Argyll hills to the 380m 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
- Glasgow3h 17m
- Edinburgh6h 56m
OS maps: OS Landranger 55, OS Explorer 359, OS Explorer 360S
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:35
- Sunset
- 21:03
- Civil dawn
- 04:50
- Civil dusk
- 21:48
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026