Marilyn · argyll
The Slate
Only 384m 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
- 384m/ 1259ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NR 63386 16524
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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 384m 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
Manageable in winter with appropriate gear. Occasional snow and ice but rarely requiring technical equipment.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow4h 2m
- Edinburgh7h 45m
OS maps: OS Landranger 68, OS Explorer 356S
Current conditions
Daylight Today
16h 48mwalking daylight
- Sunrise
- 05:40
- Sunset
- 21:00
- Civil dawn
- 04:56
- Civil dusk
- 21:44
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026