Marilyn · Glen Coe & Lochaber
Meall an t-Slamain
Meall an t-Slamain rises directly above the Corran Ferry on the west shore of Loch Linnhe, a 467m hill that gives one of the most accessible summit views in Ardgour. The Gaelic name relates to slippery or marshy ground. The reward at the top is a remarkable panorama: Ben Nevis dominates to the north, the Mamores fill the east, and Loch Linnhe stretches away south.
Quick facts
- Height
- 467m/ 1532ft
- Grid ref
- NN 07105 73934
- Nearest city
- Fort William· 3km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
heather and bog 60% · rocky slopes 25% · grass slopes 15%
From the Ardgour side of the Corran Ferry, follow the lane south to the forest edge, then climb open hillside west to gain the broad ridge. The summit cairn is unmistakable. A relaxed half-day at two to three hours return.
Terrain
Boggy heathery ground throughout — true to the hill's name. Some forestry to negotiate at the start. The summit ridge itself is firmer, with short turf and scattered rocks.
In winter
Low altitude means snow rarely lingers, but the wet ground freezes into hard hummocks that need care. Useful as a winter-day starter when nearby Glencoe and the Mamores are out of condition.
This hill is in the Glen Coe SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow3h 25m
- Edinburgh6h 34m
OS maps: OS Landranger 41, OS Explorer 391, OS Explorer 392
Mobile signal: Poor. Signal absent throughout; remote Ardgour glen has no infrastructure.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:27
- Sunset
- 22:15
- Civil dawn
- 03:20
- Civil dusk
- 23:22
NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 June 2026
Around Meall an t-Slamain on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Fort William station
Ben Nevis, Mamores, Aonachs, Knoydart ferry connection
3km from the hill
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On TripSCOTBase yourself in Fort William
Ben Nevis base, West Highland Line, gateway to Lochaber
3km from the hill
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On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: Ben Nevis Distillery
Fort William — Lochaber distillery at the foot of the Ben; long-aged Japanese-owned classics
6km from the hill
tastescot.co.uk
Meall an t-Slamain — common questions
- How hard is Meall an t-Slamain?
- Meall an t-Slamain is rated 1/5 (easy) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Boggy heathery ground throughout — true to the hill's name.
- When is the best time to climb Meall an t-Slamain?
- The standard good-weather months for Meall an t-Slamain are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Outside those months, expect winter conditions on the high ground — full mountain kit, navigation skills, and a check of the SAIS avalanche forecast for the relevant region.
- Can I bring my dog up Meall an t-Slamain?
- Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.
- Is there mobile signal on Meall an t-Slamain?
- Poor. Signal absent throughout; remote Ardgour glen has no infrastructure.
- Is Meall an t-Slamain safe in winter?
- Low altitude means snow rarely lingers, but the wet ground freezes into hard hummocks that need care. Useful as a winter-day starter when nearby Glencoe and the Mamores are out of condition.
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