Marilyn · Glen Coe & Lochaber
Cruim Leacainn
Only 231m 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.
Quick facts
- Height
- 231.1m/ 758ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NN 16670 80738
Download GPX route file
Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk past waterfalls and through Atlantic oakwood on the lower slopes to the 231m 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
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
- Glasgow3h 17m
- Edinburgh5h 17m
OS maps: OS Landranger 34, OS Landranger 41, OS Explorer 392, OS Explorer 399
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:31
- Sunset
- 21:03
- Civil dawn
- 04:44
- Civil dusk
- 21:50
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026