Marilyn · Glen Coe & Lochaber
Ben Inverveigh
The name means 'peak' in Gaelic. A 637m hill in Glen Lochy near Tyndrum 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
- 637.5m/ 2091ft
- Difficulty
- 2 / 5Moderate
- Grid ref
- NN 27127 38192
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Standard route
Standard route
A steady ascent through the dramatic Lochaber landscape with views to surrounding peaks to the 637m 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
- Glasgow2h 12m
- Edinburgh4h 26m
OS maps: OS Landranger 50, OS Explorer 377E
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:32
- Sunset
- 21:01
- Civil dawn
- 04:46
- Civil dusk
- 21:47
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