Marilyn · Cairngorms
Fourman Hill
A 344m prominence hill near Tomintoul in the eastern Highlands. Despite the modest height, the 150m prominence means this summit commands its surroundings with views that surprise first-time visitors.
Quick facts
- Height
- 344m/ 1128ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NJ 57090 45802
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk through Caledonian pine forest before breaking onto the open hillside to the 344m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Granite terrain characteristic of the Cairngorms fringe. Well-drained but exposed on the upper slopes. The heather can be thick off-path.
In winter
The Cairngorms fringe sees genuine winter conditions. Snow lingers well into spring on north-facing slopes. Navigation in cloud requires compass skills.
This hill is in the Northern Cairngorms SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow6h 48m
- Edinburgh4h 11m
OS maps: OS Landranger 29, OS Explorer 425S
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:19
- Sunset
- 20:57
- Civil dawn
- 04:31
- Civil dusk
- 21:45
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