Marilyn · islands
Stac an Armin
A 197m prominence hill in the Scottish Highlands. Despite the modest height, the 150m prominence means this summit commands its surroundings with views that surprise first-time visitors.
Quick facts
- Height
- 197.3m/ 647ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NA 15132 06417
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk on island paths with sea views in multiple directions to the 197m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Mixed island landscape with coastal rock, peat and grass. The sea is visible from most points on the walk.
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 10m
- Edinburgh15h 37m
OS maps: OS Landranger 18, OS Explorer 460W
Current conditions
Daylight Today
17h 18mwalking daylight
- Sunrise
- 05:40
- Sunset
- 21:22
- Civil dawn
- 04:52
- Civil dusk
- 22:10
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