Marilyn · Cairngorms
Hill of Strone
At 847m this is a substantial hill in Angus near Montrose. The prominence of at least 150m means the summit stands clear of its neighbours, offering commanding views across Braemar to Montrose.
Quick facts
- Height
- 847.5m/ 2780ft
- Difficulty
- 3 / 5Challenging
- Grid ref
- NO 28782 72911
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Standard route
Standard route
A hill walk of moderate to high difficulty through Caledonian pine forest before breaking onto the open hillside. The upper slopes steepen near the 847m summit. Allow 3-5 hours for the round trip.
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
- Glasgow4h 46m
- Edinburgh2h 18m
OS maps: OS Landranger 44, OS Explorer 053S, OS Explorer 388S
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:24
- Sunset
- 20:56
- Civil dawn
- 04:37
- Civil dusk
- 21:42
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026