Scotland
Ardsheal Hill
263M
863FT
About Ardsheal Hill
Rising from the Ardsheal Peninsula near Kentallen, this compact Marilyn offers a coastal perspective often missed by those rushing toward Glencoe. Its grassy slopes and rocky crest provide an accessible vantage point over the Corran Narrows and the sea lochs, framing a spectacular view of the massive Beinn a’ Bheithir.
Key Statistics
Rank
232nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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231m
Nearest Town
Duror
Geology
Ardsheal Hill is formed from dark slates and shiny, layered rocks. These are mixed with hard stones that once cooled from molten material deep underground.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM995568
Latitude
56.6603°N
Longitude
5.2728°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Ardsheal stems from the Gaelic 'Àird Seile', generally translated as the height of the willow, reflecting the flora found on the lower, sheltered slopes of the peninsula.
- •Following the Battle of Culloden in 1746, Charles Stewart of Ardsheal, commander of the Appin Stewarts, famously evaded capture by hiding in a cave on the hill’s southern flank for several weeks.
- •From the summit, the view west extends across the expansive waters of Loch Linnhe toward the rugged peaks of Morvern and the distant profile of the Isle of Mull.
- •The hill is a key landmark in the historic district of Appin, famously associated with the 'Appin Murder' of 1752, an event that inspired Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel, Kidnapped.
- •Standing at just 263 metres, it technically qualifies as a Marilyn, proving to passing Munro-baggers that prominence is a matter of topographical isolation rather than sheer altitude.