Scotland
Airds Hill
181M
594FT
About Airds Hill
Overlooking the village of Port Appin, this modest Marilyn offers views far beyond its height. The climb through the ancient oaks of Airds Wood leads to a rocky summit overlooking the Lynn of Lorne. From the top, Castle Stalker sits mirrored in the water against the distinctive profile of the Morvern hills.
Key Statistics
Rank
234th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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153
Nearest Town
Appin
Geology
You are walking on the Leven Schist, a foundation of hardened clay. These rocks feature beautiful striped layers made of compressed mud and fine silt.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM926458
Latitude
56.5588°N
Longitude
5.3763°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'An Àird', meaning the promontory or height, fitting for a hill that dominates the narrow peninsula between Loch Creran and Loch Linnhe.
- •The summit provides an exceptional vantage point for Castle Stalker, the 14th-century tower house located on a nearby islet in Loch Laich.
- •The lower slopes are part of Airds Wood, an important remnant of Atlantic oakwood that supports a diverse range of lichens and mosses fuelled by the humid coastal air.
- •It is classified as a Marilyn, meaning it has a prominence of at least 150 metres; on this small peninsula, it is the undisputed high point for miles in every direction.
- •At 181 metres, it is a hill for those who prefer their panoramic coastal views to be earned with a brisk walk rather than a full-scale mountaineering expedition.