Marilyn · Glen Coe & Lochaber
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The name means 'rounded hill' in Gaelic. A 490m hill on the Ardnamurchan peninsula, Britain's most westerly mainland point with at least 150m of prominence — enough to feel like a real summit rather than a shoulder. The modest height belies the quality of the walking.
Gaelic: “rounded hill” · Pronunciation: myowl
Quick facts
- Height
- 490m/ 1607ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NM 63215 64296
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Standard route
Standard route
A steady ascent through the dramatic Lochaber landscape with views to surrounding peaks to the 490m summit. The walking is straightforward with clear views opening up as you gain height. Allow 2-4 hours.
Terrain
Rocky Lochaber hillside with steep sections. Atlantic weather makes the ground wetter than equivalent eastern hills.
In winter
Winter brings snow and ice that makes Lochaber hills serious propositions. The wet climate means ice forms readily. Microspikes are useful throughout winter.
This hill is in the Glen Coe SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow5h 44m
- Edinburgh7h 12m
OS maps: OS Landranger 40, OS Explorer 390E
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:35
- Sunset
- 21:06
- Civil dawn
- 04:49
- Civil dusk
- 21:52
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