Marilyn · ochils
Dumglow
Only 379m tall but with enough prominence to stand alone in the central belt between Glasgow and Edinburgh. This is the beauty of Marilyns — height is not everything when you have a genuine summit.
Quick facts
- Height
- 379m/ 1243ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NT 07594 96500
Download GPX route file
Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk through the distinctive rounded terrain of the Ochil Hills to the 379m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Smooth, grassy Ochil slopes with good drainage. The hills are well-walked and paths are clear.
In winter
Mild winters on the Ochils. Close to the central belt and well-served by paths, these are ideal hills for short winter days.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 6m
- Edinburgh1h 56m
OS maps: OS Landranger 58, OS Explorer 367W
Current conditions
Daylight Today
16h 56mwalking daylight
- Sunrise
- 05:28
- Sunset
- 20:54
- Civil dawn
- 04:43
- Civil dusk
- 21:39
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026