Marilyn · perthshire
Meall a' Choire Bhuidhe
The name means 'rounded hill' in Gaelic. Rising to 868m near the Highland gateway town of Pitlochry, this Marilyn demands respect. The 150m prominence ensures genuine isolation from surrounding hills, with views extending to the horizon on clear days.
Gaelic: “rounded hill” · Pronunciation: myowl
Quick facts
- Height
- 868m/ 2847ft
- Difficulty
- 3 / 5Challenging
- Grid ref
- NO 06188 71032
Download GPX route file
Standard route
Standard route
A hill walk of moderate to high difficulty past farmsteads and over the open Perthshire hillside. The upper slopes steepen near the 868m summit. Allow 3-5 hours for the round trip.
Terrain
Well-drained Perthshire hills with a mix of heather, blaeberry and grass. Generally good underfoot with rocky outcrops near the summit.
In winter
Snow is intermittent in Highland Perthshire — the hills see winter conditions but are rarely arctic. An excellent area for building winter walking experience.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow3h 5m
- Edinburgh2h 25m
OS maps: OS Landranger 43, OS Explorer 052N, OS Explorer 387N
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:25
- Sunset
- 20:57
- Civil dawn
- 04:39
- Civil dusk
- 21:44
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026