Marilyn · Glen Coe & Lochaber
Beinn nan Cabar
The name means 'peak' in Gaelic. At 574m near Fort William in the shadow of Ben Nevis, 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
- 574m/ 1883ft
- Difficulty
- 2 / 5Moderate
- Grid ref
- NM 76534 86552
Download GPX route file
Standard route
Standard route
A steady ascent via stalkers paths built for deer management on the Lochaber hills to the 574m 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
- Glasgow5h 35m
- Edinburgh7h 54m
OS maps: OS Landranger 40, OS Explorer 398W
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:33
- Sunset
- 21:06
- Civil dawn
- 04:47
- Civil dusk
- 21:53
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026