Marilyn · North-West Highlands
Struie
A 373m prominence hill near the Moray Firth. Despite the modest height, the 150m prominence means this summit commands its surroundings with views that surprise first-time visitors.
Quick facts
- Height
- 373m/ 1223ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NH 65843 84985
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk across the ancient Lewisian gneiss landscape unique to the northwest to the 373m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Ancient Lewisian gneiss and Torridonian sandstone underfoot — some of the oldest rock in Europe. The terrain is rough and boggy between outcrops.
In winter
Northwest Highland winters are dominated by wind rather than deep snow. The maritime climate brings frequent freeze-thaw. Navigation in low cloud is the primary challenge.
This hill is in the Torridon SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow5h 6m
- Edinburgh6h 36m
OS maps: OS Landranger 21, OS Explorer 438W
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:24
- Sunset
- 21:05
- Civil dawn
- 04:35
- Civil dusk
- 21:53
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