Marilyn · ochils
Norman's Law
The name means 'hill' in Gaelic. Only 285m tall but with enough prominence to stand alone in the central belt between Glasgow and Edinburgh. This is the beauty of Marilyns — height is not everything when you have a genuine summit.
Quick facts
- Height
- 285m/ 935ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NO 30503 20215
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk through the distinctive rounded terrain of the Ochil Hills to the 285m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Smooth, grassy Ochil slopes with good drainage. The hills are well-walked and paths are clear.
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 11m
- Edinburgh1h 5m
OS maps: OS Landranger 53, OS Landranger 59, OS Explorer 370, OS Explorer 371N, OS Explorer 380W
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:25
- Sunset
- 20:54
- Civil dawn
- 04:40
- Civil dusk
- 21:39
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