Marilyn · Glen Coe & Lochaber
Beinn na Seilg
The name means 'peak' in Gaelic. A low-level 344m summit on the Ardnamurchan peninsula, Britain's most westerly mainland point that proves hills do not need to be high to be rewarding. The prominence gives this Marilyn genuine character.
Gaelic: “mountain, peak” · Pronunciation: bine
Quick facts
- Height
- 344m/ 1128ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NM 45836 64177
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk via stalkers paths built for deer management on the Lochaber hills to the 344m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 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
- Glasgow5h 23m
- Edinburgh8h 55m
OS maps: OS Landranger 47, OS Explorer 390W
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:36
- Sunset
- 21:07
- Civil dawn
- 04:50
- Civil dusk
- 21:53
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026