Marilyn · North-West Highlands
Mount Eagle
Only 256m tall but with enough prominence to stand alone near the Moray Firth. This is the beauty of Marilyns — height is not everything when you have a genuine summit.
Quick facts
- Height
- 256m/ 839ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NH 64856 59001
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk through the distinctive quartzite and sandstone terrain of Sutherland to the 256m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Remote northwest Highland terrain with minimal paths. Expect peat, rock and heather in a landscape that has changed little in millennia.
In winter
Northwest Highland winters are dominated by wind rather than deep snow. The maritime climate brings frequent freeze-thaw. Navigation in low cloud is the primary challenge.
This hill is in the Torridon SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow5h 30m
- Edinburgh5h 5m
OS maps: OS Landranger 26, OS Explorer 432
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:25
- Sunset
- 21:04
- Civil dawn
- 04:37
- Civil dusk
- 21:51
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