Scotland
Mid Ward
172M
564FT
About Mid Ward
Rising above the northern end of the Isle of Bute, this unassuming Marilyn is the island's highest point. While modest in height, its position provides a commanding perspective over the narrow Kyles of Bute and the rugged, forested hills of the Cowal Peninsula.
Key Statistics
Rank
56th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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172
Nearest Town
Roesound
Geology
Mid Ward is built upon the Muckle Roe Intrusion, a solid foundation of granite formed from molten rock that cooled deep underground.
Nearby Fells
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OS Grid Reference
HU320652
Latitude
60.3697°N
Longitude
1.4214°W
Did You Know?
- •As the highest point on the Isle of Bute, Mid Ward serves as a primary vantage point for surveying the entire northern end of the island and the narrow sea channels surrounding it.
- •The name likely derives from the Old Norse 'varda', meaning a beacon or lookout hill, reflecting its historical importance for monitoring the strategic waterways of the Kyles.
- •From the summit trig pillar, there is a specific sightline down to the Burnt Isles, a trio of small, rocky islands that sit in the narrowest part of the channel near Colintraive.
- •To the south, the view extends across the gentler landscape of central Bute toward the high, jagged peaks of northern Arran, including the distinctive profile of Goatfell.
- •It is arguably one of the most efficient Marilyns in Scotland; the ascent from the island's main northern road is brief enough that a round trip can be completed in under an hour.