Marilyn · North-West Highlands
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The name means 'rounded hill' in Gaelic. A low-level 204m summit near Lochinver in Assynt that proves hills do not need to be high to be rewarding. The prominence gives this Marilyn genuine character.
Gaelic: “rounded hill” · Pronunciation: myowl
Quick facts
- Height
- 204m/ 669ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NB 99883 10949
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk via rough paths through the emptiest landscape in mainland Britain to the 204m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Quartzite scree, peat hags and rough moorland. The northwest Highland landscape is geologically unique and physically demanding.
In winter
Winter in the northwest is characterised by wind, rain and occasional snow. The remoteness adds an extra dimension of seriousness to winter outings.
This hill is in the Torridon SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow6h 22m
- Edinburgh8h 52m
OS maps: OS Landranger 15, OS Explorer 439W
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:27
- Sunset
- 21:10
- Civil dawn
- 04:38
- Civil dusk
- 21:59
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