Marilyn · Glen Coe & Lochaber
Cruban Beag
At 590m near Loch Ericht in the central Highlands, this is the kind of hill that experienced walkers love — not famous, not crowded, but a proper summit with proper views.
Quick facts
- Height
- 590m/ 1935ft
- Difficulty
- 2 / 5Moderate
- Grid ref
- NN 66858 92448
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Standard route
Standard route
A steady ascent via stalkers paths built for deer management on the Lochaber hills to the 590m 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
- Glasgow3h 57m
- Edinburgh4h 46m
OS maps: OS Landranger 35, OS Explorer 056, OS Explorer 402
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:27
- Sunset
- 21:01
- Civil dawn
- 04:40
- Civil dusk
- 21:47
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