Marilyn · ochils
Torlum
Only 393m 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
- 393.7m/ 1291ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NN 81907 19222
Download GPX route file
Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk through the distinctive rounded terrain of the Ochil Hills to the 393m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Well-drained volcanic terrain. The Ochils are among the most accessible hills in Scotland, with firm going underfoot.
In winter
The Ochils see light winter conditions — some snow and frost but rarely serious. Walkable year-round with boots and warm layers.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 32m
- Edinburgh2h 8m
OS maps: OS Landranger 57, OS Explorer 047E, OS Explorer 368E
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:29
- Sunset
- 20:57
- Civil dawn
- 04:43
- Civil dusk
- 21:42
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