Marilyn · islands
Mullach an Eilein
The name means 'summit' in Gaelic. A low-level 384m summit in the Scottish Highlands that proves hills do not need to be high to be rewarding. The prominence gives this Marilyn genuine character.
Gaelic: “summit, top” · Pronunciation: mull-ach
Quick facts
- Height
- 384.3m/ 1260ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NA 15365 05347
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk with Atlantic exposure and views to neighbouring islands to the 384m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Low-level island terrain with good natural drainage. The maritime climate keeps the ground green year-round.
In winter
Island winters are mild but stormy. Snow is rare at low levels. The main winter challenge is short daylight and frequent gales.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow12h 9m
- Edinburgh15h 36m
OS maps: OS Landranger 18, OS Explorer 460W
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:40
- Sunset
- 21:22
- Civil dawn
- 04:52
- Civil dusk
- 22:10
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