Marilyn · Glen Coe & Lochaber
Beinn Mheadhoin
The name means 'peak' in Gaelic. At 555m in the Monadhliath mountains, 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
- 555.2m/ 1821ft
- Difficulty
- 2 / 5Moderate
- Grid ref
- NH 60420 21460
Download GPX route file
Standard route
Standard route
A steady ascent via stalkers paths built for deer management on the Lochaber hills to the 555m summit. The walking is straightforward with clear views opening up as you gain height. Allow 2-4 hours.
Terrain
Lochaber terrain — volcanic rock, bog and heather. Wetter than the east Highlands. Drainage can be poor in the lower glens.
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 38m
- Edinburgh4h 28m
OS maps: OS Landranger 26, OS Landranger 35, OS Explorer 417
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:26
- Sunset
- 21:02
- Civil dawn
- 04:39
- Civil dusk
- 21:49
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