My interest in Marilyns began... because of a liking for putting a tick on a list after a day out in the hills. Also, having finished the Munros, it gave encouragement to visit other areas.
My favourite Marilyn is... Ros Hill. It is near my home, small but with expansive views and easy access. It would have been Hedgehope Hill, but it was deleted from the list.
My least favourite Marilyn is... Torr Achilty. The way up was tolerable but we managed to find a truly dire way down.
Do I keep Marilyn bagging a secret? No.
I... am a lifelong Newcastle United fan and have seen them lose three times in the FA Cup Final at Wembley, in contrast to my father who saw them win three times in the Cup Final.
Ros Hill (photo: Douglas Law)