Marilyn · Glen Coe & Lochaber
Druim Garbh
The name means 'ridge' in Gaelic. Rising to 803m in quiet Sunart on Loch Sunart, this Marilyn demands respect. The 150m prominence ensures genuine isolation from surrounding hills, with views extending to the horizon on clear days.
Gaelic: “ridge, back, rough” · Pronunciation: drim garrav
Quick facts
- Height
- 803.9m/ 2637ft
- Difficulty
- 3 / 5Challenging
- Grid ref
- NM 88193 68349
Download GPX route file
Standard route
Standard route
A hill walk of moderate to high difficulty past waterfalls and through Atlantic oakwood on the lower slopes. The upper slopes steepen near the 803m summit. Allow 3-5 hours for the round trip.
Terrain
Rough ground typical of Lochaber — a mix of rock, peat and grass. The terrain is more demanding than the height suggests.
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
- Glasgow4h 55m
- Edinburgh6h 15m
OS maps: OS Landranger 40, OS Explorer 391
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:33
- Sunset
- 21:05
- Civil dawn
- 04:47
- Civil dusk
- 21:51
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026