Marilyn · Cairngorms
Hill of Goauch
A 337m prominence hill in Angus near Montrose. Despite the modest height, the 150m prominence means this summit commands its surroundings with views that surprise first-time visitors.
Quick facts
- Height
- 337.2m/ 1106ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NO 66307 94171
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk through Caledonian pine forest before breaking onto the open hillside to the 337m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Cairngorm-style terrain: heather at lower levels, granite slabs and gravel above. Can be windswept on the summit plateau.
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
- Glasgow5h 20m
- Edinburgh3h 15m
OS maps: OS Landranger 38, OS Landranger 45, OS Explorer 406W
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:20
- Sunset
- 20:54
- Civil dawn
- 04:34
- Civil dusk
- 21:41
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