Marilyn · Perthshire
Binnean nan Gobhar
Binnean nan Gobhar — the little peak of the goats — is the rocky 584m top above Glen Douglas in the Luss Hills, at NS 419 967. It sits within sight of Beinn Bhreac and Cruach an t-Sidhein, on the spine that divides the headwaters of the Inveruglas Water from the Glen Mallan burns. Its steep northern face is the most striking aspect; the south side is gentler grass.
Quick facts
- Height
- 584.8m/ 1919ft
- Prominence
- 152 m
- Grid ref
- NS 41900 96756
- Nearest city
- Glasgow· 36km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
Height and prominence cross-checked against the Database of British and Irish Hills (CC BY).
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Standard route
heather and bog 65% · grass slopes 25% · rocky summit 10%
The natural start is the Glen Douglas road south of the MoD installation; from there a faint quad track climbs north-east through bracken before fading on the heathery shoulder. The summit cairn sits on a small rocky scarp at the head of the corrie.
Terrain
Bracken, deep heather and patches of scree above the burn. The hill is steep-sided rather than long — a short, sharp climb on rough Luss ground with a couple of crag bands to thread on the upper slopes.
In winter
The north face holds wet snow for several days after a fall and the scree bands ice up unpredictably. A useful winter introduction to mixed ground if the snow is consolidated, but treat the crag bands with care in spindrift.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow1h 3m
- Edinburgh4h 32m
OS maps: OS Landranger 56, OS Explorer 046S, OS Explorer 365S
Mobile signal: Poor. No networks; download offline maps and inform a contact before departure.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:17
- Sunset
- 21:32
- Civil dawn
- 04:28
- Civil dusk
- 22:22
NOAA Solar Calculator · 30 July 2026
Around Binnean nan Gobhar on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Arrochar & Tarbet station
Arrochar Alps — The Cobbler, Beinn Ime, Beinn Narnain, Ben Vane, Ben Vorlich
14km from the hill
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On TripSCOTBase yourself in Luss
West Loch Lomond village — Highland Boundary, Loch Lomond Way
7km from the hill
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On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: Loch Lomond
Alexandria — sprawling distillery on the south end of the loch
16km from the hill
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Binnean nan Gobhar — common questions
- Is Binnean nan Gobhar a hard climb?
- Binnean nan Gobhar is rated 2/5 (moderate) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Underfoot: Bracken, deep heather and patches of scree above the burn.
- What is Binnean nan Gobhar's prominence?
- 152m of prominence. That's the vertical drop from the summit to the col that links Binnean nan Gobhar to the next higher ground. That drop is what qualifies it as a Marilyn — a hill with at least 150m of descent on every side.
- When is the best time to climb Binnean nan Gobhar?
- March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October give the most reliable conditions on Binnean nan Gobhar. Beyond that window the high ground turns wintry: carry full mountain kit, be confident navigating, and check the SAIS avalanche forecast for the area.
- Is Binnean nan Gobhar dog-friendly?
- Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.
- Is there mobile signal on Binnean nan Gobhar?
- Poor. No networks; download offline maps and inform a contact before departure.
- Is Binnean nan Gobhar safe in winter?
- The north face holds wet snow for several days after a fall and the scree bands ice up unpredictably. A useful winter introduction to mixed ground if the snow is consolidated, but treat the crag bands with care in spindrift.
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