Marilyn · Glen Coe & Lochaber
Beinn Chlaonleud
The name means 'peak' in Gaelic. At 479m on the remote Morvern peninsula, 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
- 479m/ 1571ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NM 74822 54282
Download GPX route file
Standard route
Standard route
A steady ascent via stalkers paths built for deer management on the Lochaber hills to the 479m summit. The walking is straightforward with clear views opening up as you gain height. Allow 2-4 hours.
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
- Glasgow4h 11m
- Edinburgh7h 39m
OS maps: OS Landranger 49, OS Explorer 383E, OS Explorer 383W
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:34
- Sunset
- 21:05
- Civil dawn
- 04:49
- Civil dusk
- 21:51
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026