Marilyn · Glen Coe & Lochaber
Cruach Doir' an Raoigh
Only 292m tall but with enough prominence to stand alone near Fort William in the shadow of Ben Nevis. This is the beauty of Marilyns — height is not everything when you have a genuine summit.
Gaelic: “steep-sided stack” · Pronunciation: kroo-ach
Quick facts
- Height
- 292m/ 958ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NM 73478 82610
Download GPX route file
Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk past waterfalls and through Atlantic oakwood on the lower slopes to the 292m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Lochaber terrain — volcanic rock, bog and heather. Wetter than the east Highlands. Drainage can be poor in the lower glens.
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 37m
- Edinburgh7h 58m
OS maps: OS Landranger 40, OS Explorer 390E, OS Explorer 398W
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:34
- Sunset
- 21:06
- Civil dawn
- 04:47
- Civil dusk
- 21:53
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026