Marilyn · Glen Coe & Lochaber
Beinn Donn
The name means 'peak' in Gaelic. At 473m near the head of Loch Etive, 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
- 473m/ 1551ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NM 96120 47702
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Standard route
Standard route
A steady ascent via stalkers paths built for deer management on the Lochaber hills to the 473m 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
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
- Glasgow3h 20m
- Edinburgh6h 45m
OS maps: OS Landranger 49, OS Explorer 376
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:33
- Sunset
- 21:03
- Civil dawn
- 04:47
- Civil dusk
- 21:49
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026