Marilyn · ochils
Mount Hill
A low-level 222m summit in the central belt between Glasgow and Edinburgh that proves hills do not need to be high to be rewarding. The prominence gives this Marilyn genuine character.
Quick facts
- Height
- 222.1m/ 728ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NO 33093 16479
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk via farm tracks and hill paths within easy reach of Stirling and Perth to the 222m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Typical Ochil terrain — short grass and gentle gradients. Sheep tracks supplement the main paths.
In winter
Mild winters on the Ochils. Close to the central belt and well-served by paths, these are ideal hills for short winter days.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow3h 15m
- Edinburgh1h 2m
OS maps: OS Landranger 59, OS Explorer 370, OS Explorer 371N
Current conditions
Daylight Today
16h 59mwalking daylight
- Sunrise
- 05:25
- Sunset
- 20:53
- Civil dawn
- 04:40
- Civil dusk
- 21:39
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