Marilyn · Glen Coe & Lochaber
Ben Hiant
The name means 'peak' in Gaelic. A 528m hill on the Ardnamurchan peninsula, Britain's most westerly mainland point 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: ben
Quick facts
- Height
- 528m/ 1732ft
- Difficulty
- 2 / 5Moderate
- Grid ref
- NM 53769 63255
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Standard route
Standard route
A steady ascent through the dramatic Lochaber landscape with views to surrounding peaks to the 528m 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
- Glasgow5h 4m
- Edinburgh8h 35m
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
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