Marilyn · Glen Coe & Lochaber
Beinn a' Chumhainn
The name means 'peak' in Gaelic. At 901m this is a substantial hill near Loch Ericht in the central Highlands. The prominence of at least 150m means the summit stands clear of its neighbours, offering commanding views across Loch Treig to Loch Ericht.
Gaelic: “mountain, peak” · Pronunciation: bine
Quick facts
- Height
- 901.9m/ 2958ft
- Difficulty
- 3 / 5Challenging
- Grid ref
- NN 46264 71026
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Standard route
Standard route
A hill walk of moderate to high difficulty through the dramatic Lochaber landscape with views to surrounding peaks. The upper slopes steepen near the 901m summit. Allow 3-5 hours for the round trip.
Terrain
Rocky Lochaber hillside with steep sections. Atlantic weather makes the ground wetter than equivalent eastern hills.
In winter
Lochaber winter conditions are variable — Atlantic weather means rapid freeze-thaw cycles. Check conditions carefully. Snow can fall at any altitude.
This hill is in the Glen Coe SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow3h 32m
- Edinburgh4h 5m
OS maps: OS Landranger 42, OS Explorer 050, OS Explorer 385E, OS Explorer 393
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:29
- Sunset
- 21:01
- Civil dawn
- 04:43
- Civil dusk
- 21:47
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026