Marilyn · Argyll
Meall an Fhithich
Meall an Fhithich, the Raven's Lump, is a quiet 294m heather knoll west of Loch Awe near Kilninver. Ravens still patrol the crags, and from the top you look out over Seil, Luing and the inner Firth of Lorn.
Quick facts
- Height
- 294m/ 965ft
- Prominence
- 169 m
- Grid ref
- NN 05943 26744
- Nearest city
- Oban· 20km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
Height and prominence cross-checked against the Database of British and Irish Hills (CC BY).
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Standard route
heather and bog 65% · grass slopes 25% · rocky summit 10%
Most start near the Kilninver to Loch Scammadale minor road, picking a line up the open hillside to the 294m cairn. Around two hours up and down once a sensible burn crossing is found.
Terrain
Pathless heather and tussock with occasional rocky outcrops. Lower ground stays wet after rain and a couple of burns may need a small detour upstream in spate.
In winter
Rarely holds lasting snow but exposed to Atlantic gales. A clear day is needed to make the most of the seaward outlook.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow3h 41m
- Edinburgh5h 11m
OS maps: OS Landranger 50, OS Explorer 360N, OS Explorer 377W
Mobile signal: Poor. No reliable coverage on summit; EE fails at the trailhead.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:18
- Sunset
- 21:36
- Civil dawn
- 04:28
- Civil dusk
- 22:26
NOAA Solar Calculator · 30 July 2026
Around Meall an Fhithich on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Meall an Fhithich — common questions
- Is Meall an Fhithich a hard climb?
- Meall an Fhithich is rated 1/5 (easy) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Pathless heather and tussock with occasional rocky outcrops.
- How prominent is Meall an Fhithich?
- Meall an Fhithich has 169m of topographic prominence — the height of its summit above the highest col connecting it to higher ground. Marilyns are defined by that measure: at least 150m of drop on all sides.
- When should I climb Meall an Fhithich?
- The standard good-weather months for Meall an Fhithich are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Outside those months, expect winter conditions on the high ground — full mountain kit, navigation skills, and a check of the SAIS avalanche forecast for the relevant region.
- Can I bring my dog up Meall an Fhithich?
- On a lead only — the route crosses ground with livestock or nesting-bird interest.
- What's mobile reception like on Meall an Fhithich?
- Poor. No reliable coverage on summit; EE fails at the trailhead.
- Is Meall an Fhithich safe in winter?
- Rarely holds lasting snow but exposed to Atlantic gales. A clear day is needed to make the most of the seaward outlook.
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