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20th Mar 2024  00:00  by Kctrig

FB Number: S8153  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Drove up to the masts, then walked up to the Trig. Trig in vgc. Excellent 360' views.

11th Sep 2023  17:00  by SianC

FB Number: S8153  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Fabulous views! Suilven in one direction, the summer isles and distant Hebrides in the other

©SianC
©SianC

24th Jul 2023  20:03  by Katrinaandrea89

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

29th Jun 2023  17:25  by Katrinaandrea89

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

10th Sep 2021  17:30  by Trig.Nat

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Walked up and down along track to the mast. Parked on lay-by area of road approx 200m from start of track. In hindsight would have been possible to drive up to the mast and then walk the last bit. Don't know how often vehicles access the site. I was going to make it circular and return via Polbain, but the cloud had come down and wasn't sure ok the route so thought it best to return the way I came on the Mast track which was easy walking. The mist was down when I did this trig, but imagine from being in the area the previous day that the views would be great.

23rd Jun 2021  14:13  by pricklyangelduo

FB Number: S8153  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

We walked up to this and although it was misty low cloud the views when they appeared were superb.

11th May 2021  19:14  by Triggers

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

drove up to mast then quick nip up to trig

1st Jul 2019  16:17  by Morecambe Monkey

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

28th Jun 2019  12:20  by KevP

FB Number: S8153  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Easy drive up.

5th Oct 2018  12:25  by A1Mushroom

FB Number: S8153  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Followed the Peat Road from Polbain / Blair. Sign posted on the track where to cut back in and skirt Lochan Dubh and on to Meall a' Chaisteil. Path is a bit vague in places. From here there is a distinguished path up the south side of the hill to the masts and trig. Back down along the tar track and back to Polbain along the road. .

14th Jul 2016  13:48  by NormanW

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

29th May 2016  16:25  by Do you Always Get Lost

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

13th May 2016  17:12  by Downfaller

Gridref: NB 99882 10952   FB Number: S8153  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Having just been on Stac Pollaidh we felt the need to head to the nearest trig. Approached from Polbain, nice easy walk up to the trig. Views were just spectacular, Suilven basking in afternoon sun. I am giving this a 9 because you don't have to be 916m + to be knocked over by stunning scenery. The Highlands at its absolute best. TP, plug removed but all other metal work intact including the mast - unfortunately!!

Trig View ©Downfaller

13th May 2016  17:11  by nozzer

Gridref: NB 99880 10960   FB Number: S8153  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

visited with down faller

1st Apr 2016  12:44  by meltdiceburg

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

I think I drove most of the way up to this and enjoyed a walk over enjoying the remote views.

©meltdiceburg

13th Dec 2015  15:55  by thejackrustles

FB Number: S8153  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Can't believe I haven't log trigs from 2015, just sorting through photos and noticed these. We must have driven up to the masts as it was late and we had walked to Cnoc An Lochain Deabhaidh earlier.

Meall An Fheadain selfie ©thejackrustles
Meall An Fheadain the view ©thejackrustles
Charlie and Mr TJR at Meall An Fheadain ©thejackrustles
Meall An Fheadain collage

25th Sep 2015  16:30  by Sealf4

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

I logged this with totally the wrong date and info. I thought I had walked to it on the way to my last ever JMT work party on Tanera Mor The family who owned Tanera Mor have now sold it to a private individual and there doesn't appear to be a place for JMT volunteers in his plans to turn it into a luxury retreat. My memory was wrong, it was a couple of years before my last visit and I was leaving Tanera Mor. Uncovering a photo revealed my mistake. Good views from this low lying pillar. Situation marred by the masts but we want good mobile reception so we can't hjave it all ways.

24th Jul 2015  18:06  by jonglew

Gridref: NB 99883 10968   FB Number: S8153  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked at the comms compound 225m due N, short walk up rough track to this trig and Marilyn summit. Pillar generally in good condition but cap missing and no plug; front sight hole open. A wonderful panorama: Summer Isles, Coigach, Cul Mor/Beag, Suilven etc. A good place to be.

1st Jun 2015  13:23  by dal

FB Number: S8153  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Great view point.

30th Nov 2014  14:07  by BigJ

Gridref: NB 99886 10968   FB Number: S8153  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Walked from road. Fantastic views all round.

20th Jul 2014  15:31  by The RockKnocker

Gridref: NB 99883 10966   FB Number: S8153  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked at the Radio mast and had a short walk up to the pillar ! Great views of the Summer Isles from the top of here ! tomorrow we go on a boat trip round those isles on the Summer Queen boat out of Ullapool.

The RockKnocker at the trig Great views on this sunny day.
Connor Connor near the pillar with the summer Isles in the back ground.

5th Jun 2014  18:00  by Sprog

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

30th Sep 2012  11:53  by CJO

Gridref: NB 99879 10964   FB Number: S8153  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

would score 10 on a clear day.

S8153 black and white setting on camera!

3rd Jul 2010  06:02  by Lonewalker

FB Number: S8153  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Short walk up from the transmitter station early on a very blustery Saturday morning. Stunning views make the effort:reward ratio one of the best I've done so far. In good condition but cap missing.

8th Jun 2010  07:50  by Chalky

FB Number: S8153  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Good condition except missing cap on spider. Previously visited this easy Marilyn 04/07/00 no trig details noted.

4th Jun 2010  13:30  by dugswell2

FB Number: S8153  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Climbed from SW with good views of Summer Isles.

10th Apr 2010  00:00  by DeniseMc

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

15th Jun 2009  10:52  by TomL

Gridref: NB 99886 10954   FB Number: S8153  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Only ride of the holiday up to road to the mast then a quick carry up to the top. Excellent views of Summer Isles and the mountains on a nice but windy day.

Meall An Fheadain 150609 ©TomL

16th Apr 2009  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S8153  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

vgc, no cap or plug, rock and heather summit, nice view despite nearby mast. Roughish road, then path to summit. 3 vehicles at mast with work going on.

3rd Apr 2009  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S8153  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Scotland; West Coast; 3rd April; heathaze !!

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17th Oct 2008  18:31  by Skerryvore

FB Number: S8153  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Fantastic views from this modest height! Summer isles, Stac pollaidh, Suilven (when not under cloud) coigach peninsula. Just brilliant!

Meall an Fheadain looking east ©Skerryvore
me on the summit! Stac Pollaidh in the distance©Skerryvore

15th Jun 2007  14:27  by arranc

Gridref: NB 99900 10900   FB Number: S8153  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

4th Apr 2006  17:55  by Bergfuehrer

FB Number: S8153  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Ross and Cromarty. The plug is missing. Fine views of the Summer Isles.

Looking north east to Enard Bay.
Flush bracket

24th Oct 2005  13:46  by vegibagger

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

With Jamie

23rd Mar 2004  14:14  by rob godrer coed

FB Number: S8153  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

24th Feb 2004  21:11  by stonestreaker

FB Number: S8153  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

old log

1st Jul 2002  00:00  by agentmancuso

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

29th Jul 2001  16:35  by senrabyar

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

22nd Jun 2000  13:26  by Fester

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

I`ll give it a 9 although I couldn`t see a thing.Ticked the Marilyn but shall be back for the view some time.

29th Dec 1996  12:44  by vegibagger

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

11th Jun 1996  10:06  by fasgadh

FB Number: S8153  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Little Marilyn with a big view.. Summer Isles especially.