Marilyn (hill) facts for kids
A Marilyn is a special type of mountain or hill found across the British Isles. This includes Great Britain and Ireland. To be a Marilyn, a hill must rise at least 150 meters (about 492 feet) from the land around it. This is called its relative height or topographic prominence.
The name "Marilyn" was chosen as a fun, opposite name to "Munro". A Munro is a Scottish mountain taller than 3,000 feet. "Marilyn" sounds like "Monroe," as in the famous actress Marilyn Monroe. It's a clever play on words!
How Many Marilyns Are There?
There are many Marilyns spread across the British Isles. Currently, 1554 Marilyns have been found in Great Britain and its nearby islands.
Here is a breakdown of where they are located:
- Scotland has the most, with 1214 Marilyns.
- England has 179 Marilyns.
- Wales has 156 Marilyns.
- The Isle of Man has 5 Marilyns.
Famous Marilyns and Other Hills
Many of the largest and most well-known hills are Marilyns. These include very famous peaks like Ben Nevis, which is the highest mountain in Scotland. Other examples are Scafell Pike in England and Snowdon in Wales.
However, not all big hills are Marilyns. Some very tall mountains, including some Munros in Scotland, do not meet the Marilyn rule. This is because they might be part of a larger mountain range and do not rise enough from the land directly around them. They might be very tall, but they don't have enough relative height to be a Marilyn.
Images for kids
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Bishop Wilton Wold (248 m Marilyn)
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Stac an Armin (196 m Marilyn)
