Graham · North-West Highlands
Groban
A rounded summit at the southern edge of the Fisherfield wilderness, sitting on the watershed between Loch a' Bhraoin and the Heights of Kinlochewe. Its modest height belies a position deep in genuinely remote country with views toward An Teallach and the Fannaichs.
Quick facts
- Height
- 749m/ 2457ft
- Prominence
- 306 m
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 614 m
- Time
- 4–7 hrs
- Grid ref
- NH099708
- Parking
- NH162761
- Nearest
- Ullapool· Inverness 62km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
Height and prominence cross-checked against the Database of British and Irish Hills (CC BY).
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Standard route
forest path 25% · heather hillside 40% · grassy ridge 25% · summit area 10%
From the layby near Loch a' Bhraoin on the A832, follow the right of way south-west toward Lochivraon. Leave the track on the open moor and pick a line up the broad north-east slopes — pathless throughout but uncomplicated.
Terrain
Stalkers' track in to the loch then trackless heather, peat hags and short grass. The summit dome is broad and featureless.
In winter
Sits within the Northern Highlands SAIS region. The plateau holds wind-packed snow late into spring and visibility on the dome can drop without warning. Hidden burns under windslab are the biggest threat to a navigator.
This hill is in the Torridon SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow4h 4m
- Edinburgh4h 23m
OS maps: OS Landranger 19
Mobile signal: No signal in remote Glen Affric area
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:40
- Sunset
- 22:13
- Civil dawn
- 03:36
- Civil dusk
- 23:17
NOAA Solar Calculator · 13 July 2026
Around Groban on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Groban — common questions
- Is Groban a hard climb?
- Groban is rated 4/5 (challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 14km with 614m of ascent and takes most walkers 4-7 hours. Terrain: Stalkers' track in to the loch then trackless heather, peat hags and short grass.
- How prominent is Groban?
- Groban has 306m of topographic prominence — the height of its summit above the highest col connecting it to higher ground.
- Where should I park to climb Groban?
- Standard parking is at NH162761 near Ullapool. Check the parking grid reference on an OS map before travel; informal laybys can fill on summer weekends.
- When should I climb Groban?
- The standard good-weather months for Groban are May, June, July, August, September. Outside those months, expect winter conditions on the high ground — full mountain kit, navigation skills, and a check of the SAIS avalanche forecast for the relevant region.
- Can I bring my dog up Groban?
- On a lead only — the route crosses ground with livestock or nesting-bird interest.
- What's mobile reception like on Groban?
- No signal in remote Glen Affric area
- Is Groban safe in winter?
- Sits within the Northern Highlands SAIS region. The plateau holds wind-packed snow late into spring and visibility on the dome can drop without warning. Hidden burns under windslab are the biggest threat to a navigator.
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