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Marilyn · Glen Coe & Lochaber

Meall a' Bhainne

The name means 'rounded hill' in Gaelic. A 631m hill near Fort William in the shadow of Ben Nevis with at least 150m of prominence — enough to feel like a real summit rather than a shoulder. The modest height belies the quality of the walking.

Gaelic: “rounded hill” · Pronunciation: myowl

Quick facts

Height
631.6m/ 2072ft
Difficulty
2 / 5Moderate
Grid ref
NN 30635 66359

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Standard route

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Standard route

A steady ascent through the dramatic Lochaber landscape with views to surrounding peaks to the 631m summit. The walking is straightforward with clear views opening up as you gain height. Allow 2-4 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

  • Glasgow3h 41m
  • Edinburgh5h 36m

OS maps: OS Landranger 41, OS Explorer 385W

Current conditions

Daylight Today

17h 04mwalking daylight
Sunrise
05:30
Sunset
21:02
Civil dawn
04:44
Civil dusk
21:48

NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026

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