Marilyn · Glen Coe & Lochaber
Beinn Mheadhonach
The name means 'peak' in Gaelic. A 589m hill near the head of Loch Etive with at least 150m of prominence — enough to feel like a real summit rather than a shoulder. The modest height belies the quality of the walking.
Gaelic: “mountain, peak” · Pronunciation: bine
Quick facts
- Height
- 589m/ 1932ft
- Difficulty
- 2 / 5Moderate
- Grid ref
- NN 06418 43485
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Standard route
Standard route
A steady ascent through the dramatic Lochaber landscape with views to surrounding peaks to the 589m 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
- Glasgow3h 55m
- Edinburgh5h 18m
OS maps: OS Landranger 50, OS Explorer 377W
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:33
- Sunset
- 21:03
- Civil dawn
- 04:47
- Civil dusk
- 21:48
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