Marilyn · Glen Coe & Lochaber
Beinn a' Bhaillidh
The name means 'peak' in Gaelic. A low-level 266m summit on the Ardnamurchan peninsula, Britain's most westerly mainland point that proves hills do not need to be high to be rewarding. The prominence gives this Marilyn genuine character.
Gaelic: “mountain, peak” · Pronunciation: bine
Quick facts
- Height
- 266m/ 872ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NM 64909 74153
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk via stalkers paths built for deer management on the Lochaber hills to the 266m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Rough ground typical of Lochaber — a mix of rock, peat and grass. The terrain is more demanding than the height suggests.
In winter
Winter brings snow and ice that makes Lochaber hills serious propositions. The wet climate means ice forms readily. Microspikes are useful throughout winter.
This hill is in the Glen Coe SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow5h 48m
- Edinburgh7h 14m
OS maps: OS Landranger 40, OS Explorer 390E
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:34
- Sunset
- 21:06
- Civil dawn
- 04:48
- Civil dusk
- 21:53
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