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Marilyn · Kintail
Beinn a' Mheadhain [Beinn a' Mheadhoin]
Beinn a' Mheadhain — the middle hill — rises to 414m at NG 918 288 above the head of Loch Long, the southern sea-arm that splits Kintail from Glen Elchaig. It sits between bigger neighbours, which is exactly the meaning the Gaelic captures: a hill in the middle.
Quick facts
- Height
- 414m/ 1358ft
- Prominence
- 195 m
- Grid ref
- NG 91852 28823
- Nearest city
- Inverness· 76km
- 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
heather moorland 55% · rocky slopes 30% · grass slopes 15%
From the Camas-luinie road end on Loch Long, the usual approach climbs east up the broad southern flank, gaining height steadily through bracken and heather to the broad summit dome. About 3 hours up and down depending on where you leave the road.
Terrain
Trackless above the road. The southern flank carries thick heather lower down with peaty runnels in wetter sections; higher up the ground firms into short grass and scattered quartzite blocks around the summit.
In winter
At 414m the summit catches Atlantic squalls more often than lying snow. Expect verglas on the upper rocks after clear nights; a wet, slippery climb is more likely than a snowy one. Crampons rarely warranted.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow5h 52m
- Edinburgh7h 50m
OS maps: OS Landranger 25, OS Landranger 33, OS Explorer 413N
Mobile signal: Poor. Signal absent end to end; remote Wester Ross glen has no infrastructure.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:15
- Sunset
- 21:42
- Civil dawn
- 04:22
- Civil dusk
- 22:35
NOAA Solar Calculator · 30 July 2026
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Beinn a' Mheadhain [Beinn a' Mheadhoin] — common questions
- How hard is Beinn a' Mheadhain [Beinn a' Mheadhoin]?
- We grade Beinn a' Mheadhain [Beinn a' Mheadhoin] at 1/5, which puts it in easy territory. Terrain: Trackless above the road.
- How prominent is Beinn a' Mheadhain [Beinn a' Mheadhoin]?
- Beinn a' Mheadhain [Beinn a' Mheadhoin] has 195m of topographic prominence — the height of its summit above the highest col connecting it to higher ground. Marilyns are defined by that measure: at least 150m of drop on all sides.
- When should I climb Beinn a' Mheadhain [Beinn a' Mheadhoin]?
- The standard good-weather months for Beinn a' Mheadhain [Beinn a' Mheadhoin] are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. 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 Beinn a' Mheadhain [Beinn a' Mheadhoin]?
- On a lead only — the route crosses ground with livestock or nesting-bird interest.
- What's mobile reception like on Beinn a' Mheadhain [Beinn a' Mheadhoin]?
- Poor. Signal absent end to end; remote Wester Ross glen has no infrastructure.
- Is Beinn a' Mheadhain [Beinn a' Mheadhoin] safe in winter?
- At 414m the summit catches Atlantic squalls more often than lying snow. Expect verglas on the upper rocks after clear nights; a wet, slippery climb is more likely than a snowy one. Crampons rarely warranted.
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