Marilyn · argyll
Deadh Choimhead
Deadh Choimhead — the Good Lookout — is a 383m Marilyn between Lochs Awe and Avich. The name reflects its role as a panoramic point over the mid-Argyll lochs and forests.
Quick facts
- Height
- 383m/ 1257ft
- Grid ref
- NM 94687 28642
- Nearest city
- Oban· 9km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
heather and bog 60% · grass slopes 25% · rocky summit 15%
Start from the B845 near Kilmelford or from forestry car parks off the Loch Avich road. A mix of track and rough open hill leads to the cairn; budget around 3 hours for the round.
Terrain
Forestry tracks lower down, then bog, heather and tussock on the open hillside. A small rocky crown gives the views suggested by the name.
In winter
Generally benign but iced track surfaces can be slippery and the bog freezes into uneven, ankle-twisting ground. Microspikes help on hard days.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow3h 7m
- Edinburgh6h 39m
OS maps: OS Landranger 49, OS Explorer 360N, OS Explorer 376
Mobile signal: Poor. No coverage on summit or approach; Loch Awe-side has limited infrastructure.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:31
- Sunset
- 22:13
- Civil dawn
- 03:27
- Civil dusk
- 23:17
NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 June 2026
Around Deadh Choimhead on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Oban station
Argyll ferry hub; Mull, Lismore, Coll, Tiree, Barra connections
9km from the hill
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On TripSCOTBase yourself in Oban
Argyll ferry hub — Mull, Lismore, Coll, Tiree, Barra
9km from the hill
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On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: Oban
Oban town centre — tiny two-still distillery bridging Highland and West Coast styles
9km from the hill
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Deadh Choimhead — common questions
- How hard is Deadh Choimhead?
- Deadh Choimhead is rated 1/5 (easy) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Forestry tracks lower down, then bog, heather and tussock on the open hillside.
- When is the best time to climb Deadh Choimhead?
- The standard good-weather months for Deadh Choimhead 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 Deadh Choimhead?
- Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.
- Is there mobile signal on Deadh Choimhead?
- Poor. No coverage on summit or approach; Loch Awe-side has limited infrastructure.
- Is Deadh Choimhead safe in winter?
- Generally benign but iced track surfaces can be slippery and the bog freezes into uneven, ankle-twisting ground. Microspikes help on hard days.
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