Marilyn · Cairngorms
Drumcroy Hill
At 512m near Loch Ericht in the central Highlands, this is the kind of hill that experienced walkers love — not famous, not crowded, but a proper summit with proper views.
Quick facts
- Height
- 512m/ 1679ft
- Difficulty
- 2 / 5Moderate
- Grid ref
- NN 74161 62956
Download GPX route file
Standard route
Standard route
A steady ascent via estate tracks through heather moorland with views to the main Cairngorms massif to the 512m summit. The walking is straightforward with clear views opening up as you gain height. Allow 2-4 hours.
Terrain
Mixed pine forest and heather moorland. The granite base provides good drainage but the terrain is rough in places.
In winter
Cairngorms winter conditions can be severe even on lower hills. Wind chill is the main hazard. Carry full winter equipment from November to March.
This hill is in the Northern Cairngorms SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 20m
- Edinburgh3h 2m
OS maps: OS Landranger 42, OS Explorer 049W, OS Explorer 386W
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:28
- Sunset
- 20:59
- Civil dawn
- 04:41
- Civil dusk
- 21:45
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