Marilyn · argyll
Sgreadan Hill
Only 397m tall but with enough prominence to stand alone in Knapdale, between Loch Fyne and the Atlantic. This is the beauty of Marilyns — height is not everything when you have a genuine summit.
Quick facts
- Height
- 397m/ 1302ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NR 74111 29556
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk via farm tracks and forest roads in the gentle Argyll hills to the 397m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Open hillside with a mix of heather, grass and rough ground. Paths are intermittent.
In winter
Winter brings variable conditions. Snow possible on the summit from December to February. The short days require an early start.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow4h 33m
- Edinburgh6h 17m
OS maps: OS Landranger 68, OS Explorer 356N
Current conditions
Daylight Today
16h 49mwalking daylight
- Sunrise
- 05:39
- Sunset
- 21:00
- Civil dawn
- 04:55
- Civil dusk
- 21:44
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