Tullich Hill

Tullich Hill rises as the parent peak of a 632-metre mountain in Argyll and Bute, standing along the route that links Loch Long to Loch Lomond. It sits within the Scottish Highlands and is marked on maps at grid reference NN293006. The hill belongs to a group of summits classified as Marilyns, Grahams and HuMPs, terms used by hill-walking societies to describe prominence and height. These organisations regularly measure, verify and compile lists of such hills on their shared website. The most recent survey of Tullich Hill’s height was completed on 28 October 2001.

The hill’s name comes from the original Gaelic language of the region. Local people and visitors alike value the effort to keep place names in their traditional form. The hill is recognised as a Marilyn because it stands at least 150 metres above the surrounding landscape. It is also listed as a Graham, a category for hills between 600 and 700 metres with a certain drop in height.

From the summit, walkers can see Loch Lomond to the east and the peaks of the Highlands stretching northwards. The path to the top follows a clear ridge that rises gently through heather and grass. On a calm day the views extend as far as Ben Lomond and the Trossachs. The route is popular with hill-walkers who want a shorter outing without steep climbs. The open summit offers space to rest and enjoy the wide horizon.