Marilyn · Glen Coe & Lochaber
Beinn a' Chaoinich
The name means 'peak' in Gaelic. At 410m near Glen Shiel in the western Highlands, this is the kind of hill that experienced walkers love — not famous, not crowded, but a proper summit with proper views.
Gaelic: “mountain, peak” · Pronunciation: bine
Quick facts
- Height
- 410m/ 1345ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NG 85989 18385
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Standard route
Standard route
A steady ascent via stalkers paths built for deer management on the Lochaber hills to the 410m summit. The walking is straightforward with clear views opening up as you gain height. Allow 2-4 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 50m
- Edinburgh7h 54m
OS maps: OS Landranger 33, OS Explorer 413N
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:31
- Sunset
- 21:07
- Civil dawn
- 04:44
- Civil dusk
- 21:54
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