Marilyn · Glen Coe & Lochaber
Carn na Loine
The name means 'cairn' in Gaelic. At 548m in Strathspey near the Cairngorms, this is the kind of hill that experienced walkers love — not famous, not crowded, but a proper summit with proper views.
Gaelic: “stony, cairn-topped hill” · Pronunciation: karn
Quick facts
- Height
- 548.7m/ 1800ft
- Difficulty
- 2 / 5Moderate
- Grid ref
- NJ 07002 36088
Download GPX route file
Standard route
Standard route
A steady ascent via stalkers paths built for deer management on the Lochaber hills to the 548m summit. The walking is straightforward with clear views opening up as you gain height. Allow 2-4 hours.
Terrain
Rough ground typical of Lochaber — a mix of rock, peat and grass. The terrain is more demanding than the height suggests.
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
- Glasgow4h 23m
- Edinburgh4h 53m
OS maps: OS Landranger 27, OS Explorer 061N, OS Explorer 061S, OS Explorer 419N, OS Explorer 419S
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:23
- Sunset
- 21:00
- Civil dawn
- 04:35
- Civil dusk
- 21:47
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026