Marilyn · argyll
Dun Leacainn
The name means 'fort hill' in Gaelic. Only 360m 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.
Quick facts
- Height
- 360m/ 1181ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NN 03359 01614
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk via farm tracks and forest roads in the gentle Argyll hills to the 360m 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 30m
- Edinburgh5h 9m
OS maps: OS Landranger 55, OS Explorer 360S
Current conditions
Daylight Today
16h 57mwalking daylight
- Sunrise
- 05:34
- Sunset
- 21:01
- Civil dawn
- 04:49
- Civil dusk
- 21:46
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