Marilyn · argyll
Cruach nam Fearna
A 332m 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
- 332m/ 1089ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NM 82325 15105
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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 332m 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
Manageable in winter with appropriate gear. Occasional snow and ice but rarely requiring technical equipment.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow3h 27m
- Edinburgh6h 5m
OS maps: OS Landranger 55, OS Explorer 359
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:35
- Sunset
- 21:03
- Civil dawn
- 04:50
- Civil dusk
- 21:48
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